Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 1325

Valarie pulled out her phone and saw a message from a friend.

[Valarie, you need to check the trending topics online! Jayden just exposed Brandon to the media for being ungrateful to his lifesaver.]

She pressed her lips together, her thoughts momentarily frozen.

After a brief hesitation, she searched for the news.

A journalist had posted an accusation against Brandon, claiming he had neglected Michelle, the woman who had been injured while saving him. Since her hospitalization, he hadn't visited her once.

The comments were scathing, condemning Brandon as a heartless capitalist with no sense of gratitude.

Across the table, Stefan noticed Valarie's sudden pallor. "Veevee, is something wrong? You look really pale."

His voice pulled her from her thoughts. She quickly placed her phone face down

on the table, forcing a smile. "It's nothing, just some news I saw."

Stefan didn't press her further, though his gaze lingered on her phone.

Their food arrived soon after.

went shopping for gifts for Nyla and

distracted, lost

against it. If she didn't want to talk, no amount of questioning

Valarie drove Stefan back to

car ride

turned to him. "Stefan, thanks for today. I

and you seem off. If you ever want to talk about it, I'm always here

smile. "Okay, I'll keep that in mind.

too. Drive

Stefan got out of the car, Valarie drove

hastily before speaking. "Mr. Sumner, Mr. Gilmour just publicly accused you of being@ngrateful. He's saying you haven't visited

"I know. I'll handle

left, Brandon

with mockery. "Well, well, aren't you busy? What made you suddenly free to call

frowned. "Do you really think stirring up online drama will make me give in

not planning to visit,

wasting your time.

your conscience been eaten by a dog? If it weren't for you, Michelle wouldn't have