Chapter 122
\nHe Never Noticed Me Until I Loved Someone Else novel Chapter 122<\/p>\n
But bringing all that up felt too much like whining, so she stayed silent.<\/p>\n
Jarrod, however, saw right through her. “If I had known, I wouldn’t have let you come here alone.”<\/p>\n
“You texted me earlier. Why didn’t you just tell me straight away?” he pressed.<\/p>\n
“It was a minor issue. I didn’t want to bother you,” Stella replied.<\/p>\n
Glancing down at the woman in his arms, Jarrod pressed his lips into a thin line and dropped the subject.<\/p>\n
Reaching the dining table, Jarrod settled Stella into a chair and even instructed a maid to bring a small stool for her to rest her foot on.<\/p>\n
Silas happened to walk in and catch the scene, teasing, “Jarrod, you really know how to dote on your wife.”<\/p>\n
Silas was a smooth talker who knew how to play the crowd, so Stella took it as mere pleasantries and offered a polite smile.<\/p>\n
Jarrod, however, replied smoothly, “She’s my wife. Of course I care for her.”<\/p>\n
The words caught everyone off guard; not only did Silas raise an amused eyebrow, but even Stella froze.<\/p>\n
Looking up at Jarrod’s profile, she saw his expression remained entirely relaxed, as if he had just stated the most obvious fact in the world.<\/p>\n
Before Stella could unravel Jarrod’s true intentions, Grandpa Fuller arrived, supported by Eleanor.<\/p>\n
“Stella, is your ankle alright?” Arthur Sr. asked.<\/p>\n
Stella smiled and nodded. “Yes, it’s much better. Thank you, Grandpa.”<\/p>\n
The family soon gathered around the table, ready to begin the meal.<\/p>\n
Dinner was served in individual portions as usual, but since it was Jasper’s birthday, a special meal and a massive cake had been prepared just for him.<\/p>\n
Next to the grand centerpiece cake sat a miniature version.<\/p>\n
“Stella, you’re allergic to dairy and eggs, right? I had them make this one especially for you\u2014completely dairy-free and egg-free!”<\/p>\n
Jasper looked like a puppy begging for praise. “Aren’t I the most thoughtful guy ever?”<\/p>\n
A wave of warmth washed over Stella, and she smiled genuinely. “You’re not just thoughtful, you’re incredibly sweet. Thank you, Jasper.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-3410","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/3410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}