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.

mind

Griffin?”

ignore Elizabeth; she just didn’t want to

with Bella clutching Elizabeth’s hand tightly

them leave, her heart

so strained that it seemed beyond

her mother, how could Stella maintain peace with Elizabeth

distress, Matthew quickly understood her

arm

“Don’t worry.

ready to handle whatever comes our

by his determined stare, Stella gathered her

woman’s voice

snapped back

Flossie, who had a playful expression

a sleek

glanced at her and noticed her belly looked

didn’t dwell on it and said, “You didn’t come to the party and went to

of some things

Stella, took her hand, and gave her a thorough once-over before complimenting her,

most beautiful bride

sure you toss

last sentence into Stella’s ear and winked at

Flossie, “Did you come here

got some things to

He’ll be here shortly.

introduce him to you once he arrives,” Flossie

she turned to Stella with a hint of intrigue and said, “Before he arrives, there’s someone else I want

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