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 escorting

Griffin?”

didn’t want to face a cold rejection

took the lead, with Bella clutching Elizabeth’s hand tightly

them leave, her heart heavy with

relationship with Elizabeth was so strained that it seemed beyond repair and likely to

was her mother, how could Stella maintain peace

distress, Matthew quickly understood her

arm around her, offering

“Don’t worry.

here for you, ready to handle whatever comes our

his determined stare, Stella gathered her courage and

I interrupting?” A woman’s voice came, playful and

attention snapped back to the

turned around and saw Flossie, who

Flossie wore a sleek fishtail

noticed her belly looked

it and said, “You didn’t come to the party and went to bed early last night,

to take care of some things

took her hand, and gave her a thorough once-over before complimenting her, “You look absolutely stunning

most beautiful

you toss the

last sentence into Stella’s ear

nodded, and then asked Flossie, “Did you come

things to

He’ll be here shortly.

him to you once he arrives,”

to Stella with a hint of intrigue

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255