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

the impact. Even so, the man

to check on

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hospital, Stella waited anxiously

her in a calm, professional tone. "The patient has a minor concussion, but

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

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

It was only now,

It was him.

and bloodied, his striking features were unmistakable. She'd seen him

chair and sat beside the bed,

hour passed before the man's long lashes fluttered and he slowly

Stella stood and stepped closer. "You're awake. How are you

His voice was hoarse, his gaze distant, as if he was still piecing

collected herself. "Sir, I'm so sorry. I was driving and

when the light was red, so you're