Chapter 417

The breakfast was a test of my mental fortitude.

Although Russei didn’t say anything more, I found myself unable to meet his gaze.

Thankfully, after breakfast, he returned to the next room to rest. He had been up all night, working tirelessly, and he was visibly exhausted.

“Norah, I won’t be home for lunch. I’m going over to a friend’s place,” I said, hastily gathering a few belongings.

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Stella had invited me over for lunch and asked me to bring Serena and Brandon along.

Once outside, I strapped Serena and Brandon into their car,seats and drove off towards Stella’s place. It was a bit of a drive, taking about half an hour.

Upon arriving at Stella’s, I realized my timing was off. She was in the middle of an argument with Mitch.

“Are you filled with seawater or something? Can’t you do one simple thing right? You knew I was having Rena over today, yet you invited Neil? Did you do this on purpose?” Stella’s voice, full of anger, echoed through the house as she scolded Mitch.

Mitch swallowed his pride and tried to explain calmly. “No, I had already arranged lunch with Neil. Not just him, but two other colleagues are also coming. I just forgot that you had invited Rena today. Can’t you reschedule your meeting with Rena?”

“No!” Stella was always a princess in front of Mitch.

He always indulged and pampered her, which had made her somewhat willful.

made me both envious and worried.

too awkward to enter. Through the glass door, I could see that Mitch was losing his

to berate him, and just as I was about to intervene, Mitch couldn’t hold back

moment, Stella was frozen in place,

The villa’s front door was

hand

for what?” Neil

my chin towards the living room where Stella and Mitch were in a heated argument, completely oblivious to our

looking

were low enough that Stella and Mitch couldn’t hear us. However, their argument

couldn’t believe that Mitch, who always indulged her, would suddenly lose his patience with her.

despite seeming regretful, still spoke harshly. “I can handle the occasional tantrum, but today’s meal is work-related. Can’t you understand that? I am

of what? Tell me!” Stella demanded. Her

know what kind of person I was before. Isn’t my change enough for you? You’re always picking on me, throwing tantrums when you’re upset, and expecting me to pacify you. I feel like I’m not your husband but your slave.” Mitch’s voice grew louder, causing their child to start

burst into tears, and my heart ached for her.

immediately pushed open the door and brought Serena and

say, say it nicely. Why

in, and Mitch gave us a complicated look.

child and went into the bedroom. I followed her

harder. She didn’t look at me,

knew she felt embarrassed that I had seen that side of

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