The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 73

Stella shrugged nonchalantly. "How would I know why she fell down the stairs? You should ask the person involved, not me."

Haynes remained silent, his sharp eyes fixed on Stella. His face was a perfect mask of indifference, yet the air around them grew colder with every passing second.

He wasn't buying her story. After all, no one would fall down the stairs without a

reason.

In the stifling tension, Keen's face showed a hint of unease. But Stella stood her ground, meeting his gaze without fear. Her eyes were clear and steady, revealing no hint of guilt.

Rachel quickly interjected, "Haynie, maybe we should drop it..."

"We can't let it go like this," Jasper cut Rachel off. "We need to teach this witch a lesson, or who knows what she'll do next!"

Stella crossed her arms, her tone sharp. "Ms. Pearce, care to explain to everyone how you ended up at the bottom of the stairs?"

between

look at Rachel's carefully crafted innocence. "Since I'm not part of

not leaving until

telling you I didn't push her, and Ms. Pearce hasn't said it was me, either. Yet

was sharp-tongued, leaving

at Rachel anxiously, "Rachel, tell everyone. Did Stella push

amount of accusations would stick.

would start to suspect something was off if

a deep breath, ready to speak, when the door to the hospital

are you okay?" Marvin rushed

of guilt. "I'm sorry. I

after Marvin, yet trouble kept finding her, leaving little time for

age, Marvin was understanding. "Stella, you've been taking good care

a voice filled with hostility rang out. "What are you doing with