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?"

torn between speaking up and staying

"Since I'm not part of this

door, shouting, "You're not leaving until Rachel gets an

didn't push her, and Ms. Pearce hasn't said it was

changed. She was sharp-tongued, leaving him at a

anxiously, "Rachel, tell everyone. Did

no amount of accusations would stick. After

start to

when the door to the hospital room swung open again. Two figures, one large

rushed over

embraced Marvin, feeling a twinge of guilt. "I'm

promised Neville to look after Marvin, yet trouble kept finding her, leaving little time for

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

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