“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!”

offered a nonchalant

“Night has fallen.

will you loiter at my doorstep? Leave now, or I’ll inform the police

feigned reaching for her

knew better than to continue

only serve Stella’s interests, not her

a final glare, then turned on her heel

her departure, a slight

lingered on her phone

the door into the

the sight of a man

she cried out, her voice laced with panic

noticed his pallor, the unnatural lightness

was contorted

find his skin lacked the

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