“If not, why weren’t you at home in the middle of the night? Seems you’ve been cast out!”

Having grown weary of the whispers about her and Matthew, Stella stood her ground.

“Should you fancy Matthew, pursue him.

My standing in his eyes shouldn’t concern you.

But, with our marriage public, surely you grasp the basics of decorum and dignity?”

At Stella’s words, Leslie’s expression turned stormy.

She hadn’t expected Stella to remain unflustered.

Leslie’s gaze hardened, her mind unhinged by rage.

“Foolishness will be your downfall!”

a

“Night has fallen.

much longer will you loiter at my doorstep? Leave now,

reaching for her

than to

would only serve Stella’s interests, not her

shot Stella a final glare, then turned on her

slight crease

lingered on her phone before setting it

pushed through the door into the

the light, her eyes caught the sight of a man

laced with panic as she rushed to his

pallor, the unnatural lightness of

expression was contorted with

cradled his head, relieved to find his

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