Chapter 2093

But Maja just gave a small nod and handed the vase to a nearby maid, flashing Stella a brief smile.

"I've got a flight tonight, heading back to Greenfield with my husband. I hope next time we meet, we can be friends."

Stella stood frozen, unable to even muster a goodbye.

Compared to Maja's openness, she felt like a rat living in the shadows, unworthy of the light.

She even recognized her own pettiness, a pettiness so profound it was almost unbearable to face.

She couldn't bring herself to meet Maja's gaze, afraid of finding disgust there.

Truth be told, she admired Maja and longed for her friendship. But the truth had been exposed, making such a wish pure fantasy.

She remained in place long after Maja had left until Beck came over, glancing at the floral arrangement she had designed and grimacing.

"Ugly."

That snapped Stella back to reality. Looking at Beck's handsome face, she felt a sharp sting, especially on her cheeks, as if she had been slapped repeatedly.

Her pettiness, her darkness, and yet she dared to harbor such feelings.

No wonder she felt like she was on borrowed time. People like her belonged in a darker place.

felt like

noticing Beck's look of disdain

dinner

her palm with a tissue, stealing glances

to bring Beck into her life

on her evening flight, with Beck

distant

her be, joining the Sanders in

lan, who insisted on carrying

be, amused

to everyone, Maja nodded at Lily, who was curiously

lollipop and clinging to

stood there, feeling a sense of

villa, he found the dinner table set but no appetite to match Stella, meanwhile, was engrossed

screen, cautious

write any saves.

back.

up from the game, ready to serve dinner, but Beck

"Beck?"

mood shift. At his

chin as if

confused, heard

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