She wasn’t fond of someone who showed interest in her husband, but for Mateo’s sake, she resolved to avoid confrontation unless Leslie crossed a line.

Withdrawing her gaze, Stella entered the store with Miley.

She had only intended a brief acknowledgment of Leslie, but to her surprise, Leslie approached her with warm familiarity.

“Stella, what a coincidence! Are you here for jewelry too?” Leslie’s eyes darted around, seemingly looking for Matthew, and her expression fell slightly when she didn’t see him.

Stella remained silent, observing Leslie.

Miley, noticing the interaction, whispered to Stella, “Who is she?”

Before Stella could respond, Leslie introduced herself.

“My father is a psychologist hired by Matthew to treat Stella.

“A psychologist?” Miley raised an eyebrow at this revelation.

it further in public, Stella quickly changed the

are you

a bracelet I saw while

Leslie’s response was

what are you going to buy

Matthew’s grandmother’s birthday

pick out

Stella politely excused herself, eager to move away

buying the gift so late for Grandma’s

carried a hint of innocence,

to Matthew’s grandmother as Grandma implied a closeness that

designed to suggest Stella was neglectful or thoughtless about

and was about to retort when

composure and addressed Leslie with a

“I appreciate your concern.

piece I’ve reserved just arrived

choosing a gift for an elder, I believe in

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