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

are you

on a bracelet

was light

are you going to buy

grandmother’s birthday

to pick out a gift for

eager

are you buying the gift so late for Grandma’s

of

to Matthew’s grandmother as Grandma implied a closeness that Stella knew

Stella was neglectful or thoughtless about the

and was about to retort when Stella stopped

and addressed Leslie with a polite

“I appreciate your concern.

piece I’ve reserved

an elder, I believe in selecting the very best, rather than

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