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"Hey, Tabitha," Stella called out, "Did you bring the documents?"

Tabitha nodded. "Yep, got them right here." She handed the papers to Stella, who skimmed through them before passing them to Susanna.

"So, you're really heading back to Ferrowland?" Susanna asked, her voice tinged with reluctance.

Stella nodded. "Yeah, it's about time."

Whether Ronald came to Portis City or not, Stella planned to go back anyway. For the past two years, she had been keeping an eye on developments in Ferrowland, constantly searching for a chance to go back. She hadn't expected Ronald to make the first move.

Tabitha's eyes widened. "Boss, you're leaving? What about the studio?"

She was about to lose her job? Oh no, that couldn't happen. This job was so stable, and the benefits were great.

Stella reassured her. "I've already found someone to take over."

Tabitha glanced at Susanna.

"Don't worry," Susanna chimed in, "You'll have the same terms as before. Just keep doing your best."

Tabitha looked at Stella, her eyes slightly red. She was leaving, yet she still paved the way for them. Where could they ever find another boss as good as her?

Stella chuckled softly. "Nothing lasts forever, but at least we cherished our time together."

were signing the paperwork, Tabitha's phone rang. She stepped out to take the call, leaving Susanna and

suddenly noticed something on Stella's neck. "What's that

her sweater collar

I already saw it," Susanna teased with

"Okay, okay, you

eyebrow. "So, you

anything from Susanna. "Yeah, we

"Do you know what's going on over in Ferrowland?" "He'll keep me safe," Stella replied confidently. "Ronald always has

remarked, noting the certainty in Stella's voice. "It's a trust built over a lifetime," Stella

the studio running for you, just in case

out well, that'd be the best outcome. But if it didn't, then this

out for you, like any friend

wave of gratitude washed over

on me," Susanna laughed. "I'm just like Tabitha this country girl

that the Larkin family might have done something to Stella But in

"Stop it, or your mom

for two hours before leaving

step out, Ronald returned. Accompanying him

had seen her

she still felt a

by Ronald