Love After Divorce by BELLA

Chapter 273:

“Dad, what’s the matter?” Stella sat in the corner of the sofa, her hands on her knees, looking up to meet David’s gaze.

Something felt off that day. It was strange. David avoided eye contact, and even Isabella seemed unable to meet her eyes. It wasn’t a good sign—Isabella never avoided looking at her like this.

“I know that Sophia had a car accident, and her face was disfigured. She’s in a miserable state…” David hesitated, failing to get to the main point. Hearing his words, Stella felt a wave of irritation.

“Also, you know about her wedding with RK. The invitations have been sent. If we cancel the wedding now, it won’t look good for either family.”

“So, what your Aunt Isabella and I were thinking…” David trailed off, seemingly unable to finish the sentence. He knew how absurd the request was, but there seemed to be no other solution.

After a long discussion with Isabella and Sophia, they had come to the only conclusion they could. RK hadn’t objected, so it was now just a matter of convincing Stella.

Stella began to grasp the meaning of his words. Was he asking her to replace Sophia as the bride? Was he planning to sacrifice her to save the wedding?

“You mean… you want me to pretend to be the bride at the wedding?” she asked, incredulously.

“It’s more than that… You’ll have to live with the Kingston family afterward… as RK’s wife,” David admitted, finally getting the words out. He let out a sigh of relief, as if saying it made the burden lighter.

was stunned, her heart dropping

family was distant, but she had still believed they were bound by blood, that there was some basic care. But now, it was clear—her family was willing to throw her away for

grew cold. She had always shown some level of

thrill on

this marriage going?” Stella’s voice was

in a bad state. Shouldn’t you help her?” David’s

cold eyes fixed on David. Her penetrating stare made him feel guilty, and he couldn’t meet her gaze

years. Is it too much to ask for you to help your family?

to their guilt-tripping. She stood up, turned, and

about it. Think about the family’s future,” David called after her

drained of all energy. She had never considered the Richard

own life, far away from them. Now, just when she was about to taste freedom, they were forcing her into a marriage

with this? Even if she compromised and married into the Kingston family, what would happen once Sophia recovered? She’d have to

to run away. No matter the consequences, she would rather disappear than be trapped in this nightmare of a

have had the courage to flee. But the Stella of six years ago was gentle, soft-hearted, and unable to say no. She was used to being bullied, and because of that,

went downstairs for breakfast and found David waiting for her. As they