Love After Divorce by BELLA

Chapter 222:

It wasn’t good for Stella to say anything now because she would just be lying to her friend. To be honest, she felt guilty about it.

However, for the time being, Stella could only lie to Kelly and hope to explain everything in the future when she had the chance.

Kelly popped a grape into her mouth and smiled. “I don’t believe you…”

Stella was left speechless. Well, it wasn’t just Kelly who didn’t believe her—even Stella herself couldn’t quite get past the knot in her own heart. She didn’t fully believe her own words.

“Alright, alright, let’s drop the subject,” Kelly said. “I came to see how you’ve been doing these days. A few days ago, you were taken away by Mr. Kingston, weren’t you? I was worried something bad had happened! I tried calling you several times, but your phone was off. I couldn’t even get in touch with you!” Kelly had been very concerned.

It was because, that night, RK had taken Stella away from the karaoke bar and even removed the battery from her phone! As a result, she had been completely isolated from the outside world until now.

Occasionally, when she had access to the internet, she could chat briefly with Kelly, but it was always rushed. Kelly, who was working during summer vacation and often going out, could only exchange a few hurried words with her as well.

Stella was locked up in the mansion all day. Although it seemed like she had nothing to do, in reality, it felt more like she had lost her freedom.

“The battery of my phone was taken away these days… That’s why I couldn’t contact you…” Stella took a sip of juice and spoke with frustration.

Talking about this always made Stella think of him. Not only had he been gone for a few days, but he had also forbidden her from going out and contacting anyone. Was she being held hostage?

If it weren’t for the title of “husband,” she could have sued him! Stella’s heart ached at the thought.

there was nothing she

she had

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her grandmother. Up until now, Stella hadn’t dared to tell her grandmother what had

your phone battery?” Kelly exclaimed, more outraged

There was no way you’d turn off your phone for so many days. Steven also

“Steven couldn’t find you or get in touch with you, so he went everywhere looking for you! He thought you had gone

in my opinion, Steven is sincere. He really cares about you…” Kelly suggested kindly. “He seems to be really into you. When he couldn’t reach

turned down the idea, not even needing to think about

days ago, when she ran away from home and went to karaoke with her friends, she had faced the consequences after returning. This time… Stella didn’t dare to risk it again. She didn’t even dare

by Stella’s strong reaction. Her friend’s response was strange. Then she asked, suspicious,

Kelly, it’s not like that at all!” Stella lied quickly. “I live here because of… a family arrangement.

arouse Kelly’s suspicion. Plus, RK had forbidden her from talking about

strange expression but didn’t push her

that if Stella didn’t want to talk about

I’d introduce you to Steven… He seemed really interested in you, so I thought you should know. But don’t worry about it too much.” Kelly took a bite of a snack

understanding what

tell Steven was a good person. He was upright, calm, and honest, not as arrogant or cynical as some

someone like Steven… was the