The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 993

"Star." Skyler's face was tinged with guilt as he spoke. "What happened back then was my fault. I should have believed you. I'm sorry."

He really was someone who could swallow his pride when necessary; even with his children watching, he didn't hesitate to admit his mistake. He seemed not to care about saving face at all.

Skyler continued, "I didn't invite Leonard to tonight's gathering. I had no idea he would show up."

He turned to Jonathan. "Jonathan, what's going on? Why is Leonard here?"

Jonathan had organized this entire party himself, partly to show how much Stella meant to the family. As the eldest son, he was known for being steady and

reliable. Skyler trusted him to handle such things.

Jonathan frowned, lowering his voice. "I'm sorry. I must have overlooked something."

Coleman exchanged confused

Why can't Leonard be

Aurora had any idea what had

watched the scene with a cold, inward smile. She'd already noticed that Coleman, Israel, and Aurora were all in the dark about what Leonard had done to her. Not

she'd just let it go like a doormat, happy to keep the peace

gentle but urgent. "Jonathan, what's going

Stella's outburst. He took a breath and explained what had happened to

he finished, Israel blurted out, "Could this be some

sharply toward Stella. "Are you sure you didn't

curled in a thin smile. "My hand may be gone, but my eyes work just

anyone who can confirm

"Her best friend Abby was taken along with her. She saw

who