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.

worry evident as he reached for her hand. "Stella..." Her

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

speak, but before she could, Stella raised her hand

"Smack! Smack!"

fell silent in

finger at Stella, "You... you dare to hit my

not just your son; he's my husband and Keen's father. Those slaps were on

rage, almost on the verge of fainting. "Stella, are

royally and you're over here

had taken the child

slaps, met her gaze, "Mom, this has nothing to

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