Chapter 496

“Why did you come back so early? It’s quite a hassle. I finally had someone willing to listen to me talk, and you’re driving her away...”

Stephen, feeling puzzled, asked, “What do you mean? You can continue talking; I’m here to listen.”

“What’s the use of you being here? It was already very helpful that I managed to get someone to listen to me. Do you think if something happened to her, you could explain things thoroughly like I can?”

Upon hearing Liliana’s words, Stephen suddenly felt like there was a giant hat placed on his head, and he quickly said, “No, I’m just afraid that if you talk too much, Lyly will get tired.”

Liliana continued to blame Stephen. “Stephen, your words are even more ridiculous. She talks so sincerely.”

In Liliana’s eyes, there was still a hint of suspicion. Stephen pretended to be innocent.

“If you talk too much, it might make Lyly late for work.”

“Lyly is so capable; she has already finished her work early. Do you t