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.

like these, it won’t

Stella’s breathing hitched.

Was that really necessary?

Wait

he

he… actually remember

panicked and grabbed the front of his

her nails accidentally scratched across his chest, leaving

Stella’s breath caught.

Abraham looked down at his chest.

She froze.

deep voice

you

aid it?”

Stella

Now I’m really doomed.

scratched him before heaven knows she

now… how could she explain

darker, his eyes

breathing grew frantic. “Abraham, is it really unforgivable if

if that man is

hold it in

Better to just say it outright than

to

gaze, looking at Stella’s hand still

answer that,”

go already. Stop torturing

her trying to bury herself under the blanket again, Abraham reached

on her neck vivid and clear- burned into his

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

Then he finally left.

Stella’s heart pounded wildly.

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felt like it might explode and suddenly, an overwhelming sense of grievance welled up inside