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

you

bracelet

Leslie’s response was light and

are you going to buy

Matthew’s grandmother’s

to pick out a gift

politely excused herself, eager to move away from

are you buying the gift so late for

carried a hint of innocence, yet her words seemed

referred to Matthew’s grandmother as Grandma

to suggest Stella was neglectful or thoughtless about the

her temper and was about to retort when

and addressed

“I appreciate your concern.

I’ve reserved

in

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