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?"

eyes darted, torn between speaking up and staying

crafted innocence. "Since I'm not part of this drama, I'll take my

shouting, "You're not leaving until

Pearce hasn't said it was me, either.

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

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

was right. Unless Rachel confirmed it, no amount of accusations would stick. After all, Rachel was the

Jasper's incompetence. People would start to suspect something was

took a deep breath, ready to speak, when the door to the hospital room swung open again. Two figures, one

okay?" Marvin rushed over to

feeling a twinge of guilt. "I'm sorry. I haven't

had promised Neville to look after Marvin, yet trouble

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

could finish, a voice filled with hostility rang out.