He turned the question over to Elizabeth.

A shadow crossed Elizabeth’s face.

Clinging to her pride, she grasped Andrew’s arm and introduced him.

“I seemed to have forgotten to introduce him earlier.

This is Andrew Griffin, my boyfriend and also my first love.

She emphasized “first love” with a tone of superiority, clearly proud of and flaunting Andrew’s significance.

Stella was indifferent to Elizabeth’s romantic declarations.

After Elizabeth’s prolonged introduction, Stella simply stated, “Congratulations.

I look forward to possibly attending your wedding someday.

Elizabeth’s face turned pale.

It felt like her punches had landed on a soft cushion.

She gritted her teeth, clearly unhappy.

Her gaze toward Stella was filled with disgust, almost as if she could ignite Stella with her fury.

Bella sensed the tension might escalate.

Just then, as a group approached, she saw a chance to defuse the situation, suggesting, “Please, go greet the other guests.

We’ll find our way inside.

“Alright,” Stella responded quietly.

would you mind escorting Bella

Griffin?”

didn’t mean to ignore Elizabeth; she just didn’t want to face a cold rejection from

lead, with Bella clutching Elizabeth’s hand tightly

her

was so strained that

mother, how could Stella maintain peace with

her distress, Matthew quickly understood

an arm around her,

“Don’t worry.

you, ready to handle whatever comes our

his determined stare, Stella gathered her courage

A woman’s voice came, playful and

snapped back

and saw Flossie, who had a playful expression

a sleek

at her and noticed her belly

“You didn’t come to the party and went to bed early last night, yet you arrived

care of some things

took her hand, and gave her a thorough once-over

most beautiful

toss the bouquet my

whispered the last sentence into Stella’s ear and winked at

“Did you come here alone? Where’s your

got some things to

He’ll be here shortly.

introduce him to you once he arrives,” Flossie

intrigue and said, “Before he arrives,

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