Chapter 131

"Smack!"

The sharp crack of Deanna's slap reverberated off the walls, Stella's head snapping to the side as an angry red handprint bloomed across her cheek. The room fell dead silent - even the clock seemed to stop ticking as everyone froze, stunned by the violence.

Stella had been caught off guard, completely unprepared for the force of the slap. Marvin gasped, his voice filled with concern, "Stella!"

Haynes quickly intervened, stepping between them, "Mom, what are you doing?" Callie rushed over, her tone pleading, "Mom, please calm down. There has to be some misunderstanding."

Only Rachel stood off to the side, a smirk playing on her lips, enjoying the drama.

"Misunderstanding? She's the one who was supposed to be watching Keen! Look where her negligence landed him-in a hospital bed! Stella, let me tell you this-if anything happens to my grandson, I'll make sure you regret it!"

Stella stood there, disheveled and weary from rushing to the hospital, her hair falling messily over her face, obscuring her expression.

he reached for her hand. "Stella..."

said quietly. She lifted her head, her eyes void of warmth as they met Deanna's furious gaze. A

taken aback. Despite the slap, Stella was smiling. Deanna opened her mouth to speak, but

"Smack! Smack!"

fell silent in

shaky finger at Stella, "You... you dare to

calmly, "Haynes is not just your son; he's my husband

almost on the verge

royally

had taken the child out hit Deanna hard. She turned to

met her gaze, "Mom, this has

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