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.

was too late the car clipped the

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

the car to check on him, her hands shaking as

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hospital, Stella waited anxiously

"The patient has a minor concussion, but he's stable now. He should wake

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

exchanged a few more words with the doctor before quietly slipping into

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

It was him.

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

a chair and sat beside the

half an hour passed before the man's long lashes fluttered and

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

His voice was hoarse,

I'm so sorry. I was driving and I hit you. But-"

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