The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 542

She had long since seen through their favoritism-it barely stirred a ripple in her heart anymore.

To Skyler, there wasn't much difference between the two of them; both were his daughters.

Considering he'd lived with Aurora for so many years and poured his care into raising her, it was hardly surprising that he sided with Aurora. After all, there was Aurora, the daughter who'd been at his side for over twenty years, and then there was Stella-practically a stranger, someone who'd only shared his roof for a

handful of years.

There was simply no comparison.

Stella's car moved steadily through the darkened streets.

She wasn't driving fast. Not since her accident. Ever since that crash, she'd been careful to keep her speed in check.

At an intersection, the traffic light switched from red to green, and Stella eased the car forward.

That's when her eyes widened in shock. Out of nowhere, a pedestrian darted across the road, jaywalking right as the light changed.

Stella's foot slammed down on the brakes, instinct taking over.

the car clipped the

been speeding, and her quick reaction had slowed the impact. Even so, the man crumpled to

check on him, her hands

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waited anxiously

her in a calm, professional tone. "The patient has a minor concussion, but he's stable now.

her. It wasn't her fault-he'd crossed on a red

few more words with the doctor before quietly slipping into the patient's

smeared along his jaw. It was only now, in the quiet aftermath, that Stella got a good look

It was him.

his striking features were unmistakable. She'd seen him before-at Mr. Burton's gala not long

chair and sat beside the bed, waiting in silence for him to

long lashes fluttered and he slowly opened

and stepped closer. "You're

to her face. "Who... are you?” His voice was hoarse, his gaze distant, as if he was still piecing

"Sir, I'm so sorry. I was driving

did walk across when the light was