The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

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.

bruises like these, it won’t heal in less

Stella’s breathing hitched.

Was that really necessary?

Wait

he mean by

he… actually remember

straightened up, Stella panicked and grabbed

nails accidentally scratched across his chest, leaving a mark that perfectly matched the scratches he already

Stella’s breath caught.

sting, Abraham looked down at

She froze.

deep voice asked,

you

aid it?”

didn’t!” Stella

Now I’m really doomed.

him before

now… how could she

even darker, his eyes glinting with a dangerous

is it really unforgivable

that man

hold it in any

Better to just say it outright than die a slow

about to speak, Abel’s call came

gaze, looking at Stella’s hand still gripping his robe. She immediately

you should answer

already.

trying to bury herself under the blanket again, Abraham reached out and

vivid and clear- burned into his

a soft chuckle and dropped a gentle kiss on her forehead. “Be good. Get some

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 grievance