Chapter 1279

"Coffee," stated Keegan. "Tea," replied Marshall. Stella hesitated momentarily, then glanced at Keegan and suggested, "You might as well have some tea too. It would save us from firing up the coffee machine." Keegan looked slightly displeased about the situation but chose not to argue. Marshall pressed his lips together slightly as he watched the scene unfold. 'Brewing tea was also a bit of a hassle,' he thought. The fact that Stella did not ask him to accommodate Keegan's request felt respectful, yet created a sense of unfamiliarity between them. Keegan settled onto the nearby couch, maintaining a comfortable distance from Stella. He turned to Marshall and asked, "How's the injury?" Marshall opened up his palm to show Keegan the wound. Though it was healed, the scar remained prominent. It would likely need some time to fade. "It's alright," he said. "Given your experience, you don't really need to take on cases like that. The pay isn't a lot, and there are tons of risks involve