The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 878

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.

the hit

helpless. "No, I meant

narrowed, sharp and probing. He searched Aurora's face for any sign of evasion, but when she met his gaze steadily, he finally looked

Outside the hospital room.

with the Williams family, finally giving her a chance to speak privately with

time tomorrow? Maybe we could

before. Previously, even though she'd shown an interest in Joshua,

manner.

glanced at her and

She'd never been

eyes. Why was he acting like this? Did he somehow know she was faking it? She was starting to

family, she'd considered him already in her grasp. The

tugged at Joshua's sleeve.

room

of them in such a close, awkward moment. Had she interrupted something? Stella looked over at Joshua, but

Seriously? Was Simone so jealous she couldn't even stand him

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