Female Novel
Chapter 1228
Chapter 1228
Seeing Wilfred and Edith’s reaction, Stella realized that she had misspoken. She was about to rectifyher words when Wilfred said, “We have plenty of fountain pens at home.
They’re not THAT rare. Besides, it’s the thought that counts. I personally think tea leaves are a betterchoice than a pen.”
Stella was a bit surprised to hear that. “But, I’ve never seen a Carpi fountain pen in all life,” she said,trying to justify its value through its rarity.
Unexpectedly, Wilfred unwrapped the gift box Darcie brought and presented Stella with a Carpifountain pen.” Here. Take a good look. It’s yours if you like it. If you don’t, we can go to Royalburgh andpick out one of the many fountain pens in my study. And, if you like them all, I can give you my entirecollection,” he said.
Wilfred’s generosity shocked Stella. She tried to decline the offer and said, “That’s okay, Grandpa. I’mnot particularly skilled in calligraphy. I was just curious.”
However, Wilfred insisted. “What do you mean? You’re great at calligraphy! Trevor showed me yourwriting once, and I was impressed. Your penmanship is amazing!”
Stella did not know what to say. She assumed that Wilfred was just being gracious. ‘No calligraphyartist would ever think that if they saw my work.’
Keegan’s handwriting, on the other hand, was beautiful. But, he was not one to show off, so only a fewclose friends had seen his handwriting.
‘Taking Wilfred’s fondness for the art into consideration, he and Keegan would get along well,’ thoughtStella. She then made a mental note to encourage Keegan to take up calligraphy again so that he
would not embarrass her if Wilfred asked to see his work.
As the evening progressed, Wilfred kept signaling Edith to say something. Eventually, Edith lightlysmacked him on the leg and cleared her throat before speaking. “Stella, your father and I are planningto host a banquet where we officially welcome you into the family and introduce you to everyone. Wewant to hold it once your paperwork and ID are sorted. But, it’s just an idea, and we want to hear yourthoughts about it. What do you think?”
Wenham looked at Stella eagerly following that question.
Stella was touched by how much the family valued her opinion and respected her wishes. ‘They areway better than Albert,’ she thought.novelbin
“It’s a great idea, grandma. But, I’d like to postpone the event a bit since I still have some things to takecare of with the Jewell family.”
Edith was relieved to hear that. “No worries, sweetie. Take your time. Remember to talk to Trevor oryour Uncle Daryl if you need any assistance. We’ll start making arrangements for the banquet whenyou’ve sorted everything out.”
“Thank you, grandma,” Stella nodded.
Edith squeezed her hand gently and offered her comfort.” You’re a good kid, Stella. I’m sure yourmother would be proud of you no matter how things turn out,” she said, referring to Rainee rather thanher own daughter.
Stella was taken aback and hugged Edith tightly. Even though the old lady had a frail body, herembrace was warm and comforting, much like the ones she used to receive from Rainee.
Stella buried her face in Edith’s neck as she reminisced about the times when she used to hug hermother that way.’ I finally feel like I belong somewhere,’ she thought to herself.
When the gathering ended, Wilfred and Edith accompanied Stella downstairs. Trevor stood up tofollow, but Leighton stopped him and said, “Wait.”
Trevor paused, and he wondered if Leighton wanted to start a fight. However, Leighton had somethingelse in mind. He took out a box from his bag and said, “A friend of mine gave me a lighter that lookspretty cool. But, I don’t smoke, so I want you to have it.”