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.

they went shopping for gifts for Nyla and the

Valarie seemed distracted, lost

considered asking what was wrong but decided against it. If she didn't want

they finished shopping, Valarie drove Stefan back

ride

to

nothing," Stefan replied. "But I noticed you haven't been yourself since lunch. You barely ate, and you seem off. If you ever

before nodding with a small smile. "Okay, I'll keep that in mind. Take

too. Drive safe," Stefan

out of the

before speaking. "Mr. Sumner, Mr. Gilmour just publicly accused you of being@ngrateful. He's saying you haven't visited Ms. Snowdenonce since her injury. The Internet is furious, and it's starting to affect the

expression remained cold. "I know. I'll handle it. You

Brandon immediately

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

drama will make me give in and visit

not planning to visit,

wasting your time. I'm not going to see Michelle," Brandon

furious. "Has your conscience been eaten by a dog? If it weren't for you, Michelle wouldn't have gotten hurt! She's been in the