The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 221

Chapter 221 No Longer Hidden

Abraham glanced at her, then finally let her go and turned to pick up his phone.

It was Abel calling.

At this hour?

Abraham’s expression darkened. He stepped aside to answer, his voice cold. “Speak.”

Seeing him walk out to take the call, Stella’s heart kept pounding wildly.

She had a strong feeling this wasn’t over.

Barely a minute later, Abraham returned from the balcony, still holding the phone, his face cold.

“Weren’t you tired? Why aren’t you sleeping?”

“I am, I am! I’m going right now,” Stella said quickly.

She dove straight into the covers, desperate for him not to ask anything more.

But… what about tomorrow?

Her neck was covered in bruises, and it definitely wouldn’t fade in just a few days.

Seeing her burrow into the blanket, Abraham’s cold expression softened slightly with a touch of helplessness.

He walked over, picked her up, and laid her flat on the bed. “How many times do I have to tell you? Don’t sleep curled up like that it’s bad for your heart.”

Stella stayed silent.

I just want to be an ostrich right now.

Once you leave, I’ll flip over on my own, okay?

Abraham pulled the blanket over her properly. Before getting up, his fingers brushed lightly against the bruises on her neck.

Stella’s nerves instantly tightened.

meaningfully, “With bruises like these, it won’t heal in

Stella’s breathing hitched.

Was that really necessary?

Wait

did he mean

he… actually

straightened up, Stella panicked and grabbed the

chest, leaving a mark that perfectly matched the

Stella’s breath caught.

sting, Abraham looked down at

She froze.

deep voice asked, “This

you

aid it?”

didn’t!” Stella blurted

Now I’m really doomed.

honestly hadn’t scratched him before heaven

could

grew even darker, his eyes

breathing grew frantic. “Abraham, is it

if that man

hold it in any

it. Better to just say it

was about to speak, Abel’s call

gaze, looking at Stella’s hand

answer

just go already. Stop

to bury herself under the blanket again, Abraham reached

vivid and clear- burned into his mind like

a gentle kiss on her forehead.

Then he finally left.

Stella’s heart pounded wildly.

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it felt like it might explode and suddenly, an overwhelming sense of

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