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

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

pounding, Stella rushed from the car to check on him,

***

the hospital, Stella waited anxiously outside

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

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

few more words with the doctor before

still, a faint trace of blood smeared along his jaw. It was only now, in the quiet aftermath, that Stella got a good

It was him.

were unmistakable. She'd seen

and sat beside the bed, waiting in silence for

half an hour passed before the man's long lashes fluttered and he slowly opened his

Stella stood and stepped closer.

to her face. "Who... are you?” His voice was

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

did walk across when the light was