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 divine

noticing Beck's look

eat dinner before

blood from her palm with a tissue, stealing

to bring Beck into her life at

left on her evening flight, with Beck personally

had been distant ever since

her be, joining the Sanders in bidding Maja farewell at the

who insisted on carrying them, his pride

lan be, amused by his

goodbye to everyone, Maja nodded at Lily, who was curiously

lollipop and clinging to

feeling a sense

dinner table set but

screen,

write any saves.

back. Dinner's

to

"Beck?"

sudden mood shift. At his

fingers pinching her chin as if trying to

heard

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