Forsaken Daughter Pampered by Top Hier

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

When Ella thought about Allison, one thing came to mind.

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She took a bite of her food, then said, “Last time we talked, Allison mentioned a new FDA–approved weight loss drug at the hospital. Wanna check it out with me tomorrow?”

Stephanie paused, soda halfway to her lips.

The words “weight loss” made her set the cup down, then glance at Ella.

She raised an eyebrow. “Why are you interested in that?”

Ella wasn’t overweight. In fact, she had a great figure, even though she ate like it was her job.

Ella sighed and shrugged. “It’s for my cousin. He’s already at 200 pounds. He’s tried everything to lose weight, but nothing’s working. It’s really starting to get to him.”

Stephanie nodded, her expression softening. “Got it,” she said, grabbing her soda again.

Stephanie’s motto was “carpe diem.” She thought people shouldn’t get too hung up on their looks, especially with stuff like dieting.

Once you start obsessing over weight, nothing else is fun. All you think about is what you can’t eat.

And it’s so easy to fall into a cycle of self–blame and end up hating yourself even more.

After they finished eating, the two women said their goodbyes and headed off in different directions.

Stephanie got home to a mess of things piled up on the couch–stuff she had meant to clean but hadn’t gotten to. Her mood soured.

She dropped her bag, then flopped down next to the clutter.

Reaching into one of the shopping bags, she pulled out a receipt, her gaze lingering on the payment details. She felt a bit lost in it.

and saw it was a call from her

from the

up

her screen.

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Hart family home, Chad noticed Stephanie wasn’t answering her calls. His jaw tightened.

turned to Catlin, irritation creeping into his voice. “Didn’t I tell you to have Olivia keep her distance from her? Why

really not Olivia’s fault.

to explain. She stayed quiet.

his phone, eyes narrowing at a trending photo–Chris

internet.

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Chapter 12

“Chris is her sister’s fiancé! Why the hell was he taking her to the

but she didn’t know how to defend herself, so

for experts to help her.

it, the angrier he got

tried to break off Olivia’s engagement because

Chris and Olivia were done and Chris was with Stephanie, Chad

I just wanted to cheer her up. You know, she and Chris

seriously bringing

his jaw clenched as he stared

made Catlin

Stephanie shouldn’t be anywhere near each other. But things were never as simple

to the secretary standing

checked the time. “Where are you

at her, Chad

need to think twice–he

added, “I’ll go with you.”

her down without missing a beat. “No need. If you go,