“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.

my doorstep? Leave now, or I’ll inform the police you’re causing a

feigned reaching for

to continue this fight

only serve Stella’s

Stella a final glare, then turned on her heel

a slight crease forming on

on her phone before setting

pushed through the door into the unlit

caught the sight of a man sprawled on the

voice laced with panic as she

noticed his pallor, the unnatural lightness of

was

relieved to find his

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