Chapter 118 Felt Mistreated

The bodyguard spent the entire afternoon looking for Jaxson, but by evening, there was still no sign of him. Stella, anxiously waiting in the manor, could not help but wonder about Jaxson's whereabouts and the reason for his prolonged absence. Observing Stella's distress, Margaret had her inklings about Jaxson's possible location. She remembered an instance when Jaxson, unwell at the time, made a remarkable recovery after spending the night in Elinor's room. She felt fairly certain that Jaxson was with Elinor. However, Stella had not directly inquired, and even if she did, Margaret was not sure if she should disclose her suspicions. After all, Stella's disdain for Elinor was no secret, and learning about Jaxson's location might just be too much for her to handle. After what felt like ages, Stella's phone rang. It was the bodyguard. "Where is he? You've been gone for hours. Where's Jaxson?" Stella's voice was laden with worry. The bodyguard hesitated on the other end, making Ste