“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

“Night has fallen.

my doorstep? Leave now, or I’ll inform the

reaching

seething, knew better than to continue this fight

only serve Stella’s interests,

shot Stella a final glare, then turned on her heel and

slight

gaze lingered on her phone

through the door into the

on the light, her eyes caught the sight of a

with panic as she rushed to

pallor,

expression was

find his skin lacked the heat of

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