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.

late the car

quick reaction had slowed the impact. Even so, the man crumpled to the

rushed from the car to check on him,

***

Stella waited anxiously outside the

a doctor emerged, addressing her in a calm, professional tone. "The patient has

her. It wasn't her fault-he'd crossed on a red light—but she'd still been

with the doctor before quietly slipping into the patient's

unconscious, pale and still, a faint trace of blood smeared along his jaw. It was only now, in the

It was him.

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

and sat beside the bed, waiting in silence for

man's long lashes

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

"Who... are you?” His voice

sorry. I was driving and I hit you.

when the light was red, so you're mostly