Chapter 8

Rachel's voice was light, and her expression was gentle, the picture of an innocent and charming woman. In contrast, she made Stella seem harsh, cold, and distant.

But Stella detected the challenge and mockery hidden in Rachel's words.

She looked up to catch the glint of triumph Rachel hadn't hidden from her eyes.

"Why is it so uncommon for Haynes to come home?" Stella shot back. "It's because you, Ms. Pearce, have taken up all his free time. Are you pretending not to know what's really happening?"

Rachel looked shocked as she grabbed Stella's hand and rushed to explain. "Ms. Cameron, please, that's not what I meant."

But Stella cut her off before she could finish. "If you're not playing dumb, it's just a lack of self-awareness, isn't it?"

Stella withdrew her hand and said, "Ms. Pearce, people who are oblivious to themselves are truly unbearable."

out a sudden gasp and stumbled

figure stepped in, catching

"Rachel, are you okay?"

newcomer with wide, teary eyes like she was the most wronged person in the world. "Haynes, I'm fine. Ms. Cameron didn't mean

he finally

his voice turning cold. "Stella,

to say things like, "It wasn't me," "Let

never took her side, always

refused, Haynes would give her the cold shoulder. He wouldn't answer her calls or reply to her messages. He treated her like she was

even Keen joined in, leaving her feeling isolated. In the end, she

about it, Stella let out a bitter laugh. "Why should I listen to you? Who do

blinked, almost thinking he heard her

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