Chapter 105

Yes, she wanted Stella out of Portis City.

That man was back in town, and with Stella still here, she feared things could spiral out of control.

And one hundred thousand dollars this time? She suspected it was just the beginning.

So, Stella had to leave.

Ursula remained silent, prompting Stella to say, "Not only you want me gone, but you seem pretty eager about it too, huh?"

Ursula's heart lurched again!

"Why am I eager about it? I just pity you. Better to grab the cash you've made last year, sell off the Silk-River Residences, and live your life on your terms than stay here and get twisted into nothing." Stella uttered, "Oh?"

Ursula went on, "With that kind of money, moving to a quaint town could set you up for life."

And she was telling the truth. Selling the Silk-River Residences and adding her savings, Stella had a small fortune as much as one million at least indeed. With that kind of money, moving to a small town could indeed mean a life of ease and wealth. "But what if I just don't want to leave? You want me gone? What if I want to stay right here and watch you die first? When are you planning on your funeral?"

Challenging her with the cold Larkin family demeanor? Fine, she'd like to see who cracked first.

remark hit a nerve with Ursula. She had three major illnesses, and the last thing she needed was someone mentioning death in

face turned ghostly pale in

studio is closed down, and I've had a toast to your moving into Wave Residence, then

but a

up

into Wave Residence. But for Ursula, it was likely she'd never see that place

frail Ursula in the hospital bed, "Got any more drama for

mention of "drama” once again struck a nerve, and Ursula stared at Stella, her chest heaving. She

as Ursula's trembling hand pointed at

could only think,

The discomfort was unbearable.

unfamiliar tactics, Stella decided not to engage and turned to leave, "Since there's

to come home for dinner, and

the door, a sound from

up a significant amount of blood, staining the sheets in a shocking display.

was because

many times

initially thought this was

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