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

are you buying,

bracelet I saw while

Leslie’s response was

what are you

grandmother’s birthday

here to pick out

politely excused herself, eager to

you buying the gift so late for

of

Leslie referred to Matthew’s grandmother as Grandma implied

was

her temper and was about to

composure and addressed Leslie with a

“I appreciate your concern.

reserved just

choosing a gift for an elder, I believe in selecting the

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