The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 142 Scarves Can’t Hide Regret

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Even if the Keene family made a move, the impact on the Reed family’s company wouldn’t be this severe; this time, it had really left them reeling.

When Patrick heard it wasn’t the Keene family, his expression worsened. “Then who could it be?”

Jonathan was speechless. Who?

The image of the man in Stella’s office flashed through his mind unbidden. Could it be him?

At Verdant Villa, Stella stared at the bruises all over her neck, her heart clenching tight. She’d been hiding in her room, too scared to come out, ears perked up listening for the sound of a car outside.

She waited all the way until 9 AM, but still hadn’t heard Abraham leave.

Instead, it was Abraham who came to knock on her door. “Star, time to get up.”

“Ah, I’m a little tired. I want to sleep a bit longer.”

The bruises covered too wide an area–her lips were injured too. If she went out and he saw them, she wouldn’t even know how to explain. What a disaster,

Abraham stood at the door.

When he heard Stella say she was tired, a trace of a smile flickered in his deep–set eyes–barely noticeable.

He glanced at the time on his wristwatch. “It’s already nine, sleepyhead.”

“I’m really tired. I just want to sleep a little longer.”

“I’m coming in.”

was speechless. Wait–why is he coming

in a rush, “Don’t! I’m getting up

he was coming in, her voice turned frantic. She quickly pulled

already been reheated several

“Got it

room, Stella felt like

for a silk scarf, but it didn’t cover enough, so she grabbed

she saw Abraham sitting on the sofa with

at her; sure enough, the dark circles under his eyes were

“Didn’t sleep well?”

heart had been racing all night. How

seemed like he’d

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scarf around her neck.

“No,” Stella answered instinctively

words left her

you’re not cold, then why are you

was always kept steady, there was no need

that, Stella pouted and didn’t know how to answer. Why? Because of what

saw Stella come downstairs and told the staff to bring out the reheated

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and headed straight to the dining room. She took a sip

“A bit later.”

“Oh

wonder he hadn’t left