He felt like he was freezing to death, too. He had to find a way to warm up, and fast.
Stella Sterling's brow furrowed. "My place isn't... convenient."
She'd seen the man with Gordon Ford before. He was the other person from the helicopter.
'He'd been on a helicopter, was wearing a military uniform, and was clearly close with Gordon. This man's background was anything but simple.'
'Her own situation at home was unique. If he came inside, he'd definitely notice something was off. If any of her secrets got out, it would bring her endless trouble!'
'She didn't even trust Gordon, let alone this stranger.'
'She could help them, as long as it was within her means, but she absolutely couldn't risk exposing herself in the process.'
Letting them into her home was too great a risk, and Stella wasn't willing to take it.
Basil Xavier froze. He looked up at Stella Sterling, his eyes wide with disbelief. He clearly hadn't expected that answer.
