Chapter 161

Stella looked up at Briony, her expression dead serious. "Wait, is Rosita sick or something? Like, one of those trashy novel plots-tragic ex-girlfriend needs a kidney transplant or whatever... Hold up! You don't think Stewart's after your organs, do you?"

Briony just stared at her. "...."

As ridiculous as it sounded, Stella had actually gotten about half of it right.

"He said Rosita has a brain tumor," Briony replied quietly.

Stella's eyes went wide. "No way. Seriously? Wow, karma really is working overtime! Couldn't have happened to a nicer person, honestly."

Briony pressed her lips together, frowning slightly.

"What's with that look?" Stella frowned too. "Are you actually worried Stewart wants your body parts? Relax, even if he's lost his mind, Rosita needs a brain, not a kidney. Unless Stewart's found a mad scientist somewhere, you're safe—your head's staying right where it is."

Briony shot her a tired look. “Star, maybe lay off the soap operas for a while.”

“Alright, alright, I just thought I'd try to cheer you up a little." Stella put her hands up in surrender.

Briony sighed. "Just finish reading the agreement, will you?"

"Sure." Stella nodded obediently and went back to scanning the contract.

those first few terms looked pretty

complains about too much money?

less-for five long years. As far

her gaze froze on an extra clause

isn't spelled

asked yet, but honestly?" Briony's face was

pulled a face like she'd bitten into

Stewart's deal, anyway?

wish I knew what he was

propped her chin on her hand and muttered, "Grade-A

the room suddenly turned

a moment

by one, the dishes were set out

fork, speared a piece of carrot cake, and shoved it in her mouth. Through a mouthful, she mumbled,

didn't really have an appetite. She absentmindedly ladled herself some soup

poking at her rice with her fork and eyeing

curious about those three

the thought, which was why

Stella didn't think ignoring it would solve

completely unhinged lately. He's the one who handed you the divorce papers, he's the one planning a wedding with Rosita, and now he's the one refusing to let you go unless you agree

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