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.

stunned, her heart dropping like

Wasn’t this the same as selling her to the Kingston family? She had always known that her 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

some level of loyalty

thrill on

throw my life away just to keep this marriage going?” Stella’s voice was thick with disbelief. “If I

bad state. Shouldn’t you help her?” David’s tone became stern, as

stare made him feel guilty, and he couldn’t meet her gaze

we’ve raised you for years. Is it too much to ask for you to help your family? Do

room.” Stella didn’t respond to their guilt-tripping. She

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

all

of living her own life, far away from them. Now, just when she was about to taste

once Sophia recovered? She’d have to face the humiliation of calling RK her husband

fate, it was better to run away. No matter the consequences, she would rather disappear

years later, Stella might 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, she was destined to become

found David waiting for her. As they ate in silence, David finally broke it, his voice