Chapter 300 Stephanie Panics.

“I have always borne a deep sense of guilt and indebtedness towards you, and upon my recovery, my first- action was to seek you out in hopes of your forgiveness. Stephanic’s words rang with sincerity and heartfelt regret.

Had it not been for the self–satisfied smirk Milly had glimpsed earlier on Stephanie’s face, she might have believed this visit to be a genuine apology.

The skill in feigning remorse could have rivalled a performance worthy of numerous accolades, had a fraction of it been dedicated to the stage.

Stephanie must have harboured confidence that Xavier would come to her defence or denounce himself, despite her awareness of the evidence against her for the incident of pushing someone. That was why she dared to brazenly spout nonsense in this very place.

Once, Milly might have simply ignored her and moved on, but today she resolved not to let the matter slide.

Xavier had recently boasted in her presence, admitting his past blindness and pledging future kindness. towards her. Milly was keen to witness if, upon learning of Stephanie’s deeds, he would continue to support her or stand firmly beside Milly.

With little else to occupy her time, she opted to watch the drama unfold.

Milly’s lips curled slightly, a flicker of mockery dancing in her eyes as she spoke, “Oh? How thoughtful of you, Ms. Burnett, to make visiting me your first priority upon discharge. I’m curious, though, where were you injured that necessitated these days in hospital?”

Stephanie hesitated briefly. “I… I didn’t…”

Her injuries had been minor; they were mere scrapes. Her hospital stay had been prolonged only by her own stubborn insistence; otherwise, she would have been discharged long ago. Truthfully, she had little. desire to visit Milly at all.

During her days in the hospital, apart from Matthew’s visits, none of the Burnetts had bothered to see her. When pressed about their absence, caregivers would offer vague explanations of Jordan and the others. being occupied.

can’t all be busy at once.

stay, a constant

they to discover her machinations,

planned to silence Milly herself, but Xavier’s unexpected presence altered

the hospital. Despite still being in recovery, my concern for your well–being compelled

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Chapter 300 Stephanie Panics

The audacity to claim that. I distinctly recall your energetic antics in the pit earlier; it seemed less like internal injuries and more akin to damage

ground her teeth, her eyes flashing with resentment

you say such things? I’m genuinely worried about you.

relished the spectacle with some popcorn in hand. Stephanie’s

You sound like you’ve been starved for a week“! Milly lounged on the sofa, legs crossed, and jibed, “Cry with the same intensity you used as you hurled stones

Milly airing this incident so boldly. Her complexion paled as she protested, “Milly, you can’t say that! That’s

stopped crying already? Your emotions seem rather

“Why you…” You b*tch!

at Milly, who sat smugly on the sofa, causing Stephanie

You

interjected, “What do you mean? Did Burnett hit

It was the first time Xavier called

past, regardless of her errors, Xavier had always

fine.

deep turmoil; his words weighed heavily, stealing

utterance.

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