Stella didn’t believe what he said. Curling her lips, she said, “That's not what you said last time.”

“Didn’t I?”

“No, you didn’t.”

“You must have made a mistake.”

Stella was about to retort, but her lips were sealed by his.

Clarence wrapped his arms around her waist and said in a deep tone, “We shall do what we ought to do now, Babe.”

Stella was wordless.

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On the other side, Sherry sat at the table in disappointment, watching her father chatting with Daniel with interest.

She tried several times to interrupt them, but her mother stopped her.

Mrs. Perry said in a low voice, “Your father hasn’t been so happy for a long time. Don’t ruin his mood.”

Sherry said, “The doctor reminded him not to drink. He...”

“You should know your father well. That’s his only hobby. He hasn’t drunk for a long time. Besides, I’m watching him. I know when to stop him. Don’t worry.”

Sherry failed, only browsing her phone to kill time.

While talking to Sherry’s father, Daniel turned to look at her. His smile faded.

He could tell she had run out of her patience.

He had come to town without telling her ahead. Since his goal had been achieved, Daniel believed that he should not overdo it.

He withdrew his gaze and stood up. “Mr. and Mrs. Perry. It’s getting late. I should go now.”

Mr. Perry checked the time on his phone -- it was eleven in the evening.

He stood up. “Okay. Be careful when going back. Where do you stay?”

Daniel said, “Not far from here. It’ll take no time to arrive.”

Sherry’s mother said, “Daniel, remember what I said? If you want to have the homemade dishes, come over at any time. Make yourself home.”

Daniel smiled. “I remember it. Thank you, Mrs. Perry.”

Mrs. Perry smiled delightfully and looked over at Sherry. “Sherry, why don’t you walk Daniel out? Your father is drunk. I’ll take care of him.copy right hot novel pub