Stella's response was polite and distant. "Thank you."

With that topic wrapped up, she turned her attention to Aurora, who was still lying in the hospital bed.

"How are you feeling now, Ms. Williams?"

Stella could call Skyler and Jonathan "Dad" and "Jonathan" without hesitation, but she just couldn't bring herself to call Aurora "sister." The word felt too fake, too forced.

Aurora didn't seem to care what Stella called her. She smiled. "I'll be fine. With a bit of rest, it shouldn't affect the competition."

Stella nodded. "That's good to hear."

She turned to Skyler next. "If there's nothing else, I'll head out now."

Skyler nodded. "You've had a long day. Go get some rest."

Once Stella left, Jonathan finally spoke up.

took the hit

helpless. "No, I

face for any sign of evasion, but when she met his gaze

Outside the hospital room.

Williams family, finally giving her a chance to speak privately

Maybe we could go to

Previously, even though she'd shown an interest in Joshua, there had always been a trace of haughty superiority

manner.

glanced at her and replied

never been

flashed in her eyes. Why was he acting like this? Did he somehow know she was

she'd considered him already in her grasp. The thought of him belonging to anyone else had

tugged at Joshua's sleeve. "Joshua, what's going on

hospital room door opened and

Stella looked over at Joshua, but the second their eyes met, he quickly looked away, as if

so jealous she couldn't even

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