The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 969

Chapter 969

Simone and Aurora had no idea Leonard was behind Stella's kidnapping.

They only heard about Stella's abduction and her injured hand from the news, and the story left them both stunned.

When Aurora brought it up, Simone nearly jumped.

"Was it really that serious?"

Aurora nodded. "Whoever dared to kidnap Stella in Novaris... it could easily be an enemy of the Williams family. It makes sense that my brother would warn me. And with Leonard being attacked recently too, maybe these old family feuds are turning into something uglier-business rivalries spilling into violence. We should be extra careful for a while."

As Simone looked at Leonard, lying in a coma with severe injuries, she finally grasped how dire the situation really was.

"You're right. I'll redeploy the security team my brother put under my charge. We'll make sure both of us are protected."

Only then did Aurora's anxious expression soften.

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of dedicated care from Dr. Burton, Stella's hand had finally regained enough movement that she could take care of herself again. She no longer needed help with every little thing-no more awkward

recovery, Abby had been the one by her side, attending to all her needs. The two had been

and routines, never once complaining

times to persuade Abby to take a break,

to play violin because of me. Taking care of you

that, Stella couldn't bring herself to

hospital, Marvin Connolly stopped

O'Brien to visit as well, but Stella quickly declined. She was still wary, afraid Leonard might have

be told, Stella

so he'd heard about her injury from the media and demanded to see her. Neville arranged a private jet and promised Stella that

Stella could now manage on her

heavy and needed plenty of

after examining

said, "Stella, the main treatment is finished. From here, it's all about rehabilitation. I'll be consulting with some renowned orthopedic

looked at her with fatherly concern. "Stella, you mustn't give

“Don't worry, Dr. Burton.