He rested a hand on Stella’s shoulder, asking, “Are you feeling jittery?”

Stella took a deep breath, straightening up.

“No! I’m all in.

I want to learn from Bella, no matter what it takes!”

Matthew grinned affectionately.

“Easy now.

Just give it your best shot.

Meanwhile, Haley stood outside, eavesdropping with a frown.

Cold sweat trickled down Haley’s forehead.

She balled her hands into fists, noticing her palms were slick with sweat.

The thought that Stella might return to Bella’s side filled her with dread, risking the exposure of her and Kristian’s scheme.

echoed in her

to decide on her

Then, it hit her.

to reach out to Kristian

another moment’s delay,

observed Haley’s subdued demeanor and lack of appetite, prompting her to ask with genuine concern, “Are you feeling alright?

quickly shook her head, caught off guard

“I’m fine, really.

think I might have caught a cold last

go ahead and

need to use

herself, made her way to the bathroom, and locked herself

alone, she pulled out her phone and texted Kristian, “Stella is getting involved in Bella’s

What should we do?”

Haley anxiously clutched

replied, “Find a way to delay

Stella doesn’t get in touch

to do is wait until Stella

recognize you as Stella’s mother, and we’ll

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