C154 Lella Had Submitted to Him

The duration of the Stark family's banquet was uncertain, but Lella seized an excuse to slip away midway. Her face was a canvas of shifting emotions until, seemingly resolute, she got in her car and left the Stark residence behind.

Meanwhile, at the Heavenly Fragrance Courtyard, Wood was comfortably watching TV, while Tella tutored the two youngsters with their homework. Suddenly