It all seemed so unfair to Elizabeth.

She silently vowed to tarnish Stella’s reputation and win over Matthew.

She refused to let Stella revel in her good fortune.

Elizabeth returned to her table, her thoughts still consumed by what she had heard, her expression somber.

Bella and Andrew chatted amiably, but Bella couldn’t help but notice Elizabeth’s change in demeanor after her brief absence.

Confused, she asked, “What’s the problem? You seem off.

Lost in her thoughts, Elizabeth didn’t initially catch Bella’s question.

It took Andrew’s gentle prompt to bring her back to reality, her confusion apparent.

Bella persisted.

“What’s wrong? You seem distracted.

Elizabeth shook her head, taking a moment to gather her thoughts.

Seizing the opportunity, she turned to Bella.

“Mom, can I help with your project alongside Stella? I want to lend a hand.

She couldn’t afford to delay any longer.

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her brow,

not into

Bella’s suspicion, Elizabeth smiled

“No, not really.

considering your health, I

you’ve taught me

my part and

want you to stress

hesitated, pondering Elizabeth’s

Undeterred, Elizabeth persisted.

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Bella’s response a

mask her disappointment with a forced

Bella’s lingering worries from past

this might only

need to rush Stella into the successor role?” Elizabeth suggested further, “Let her wrap up this project first,

we can

show she’s the real deal and earn her some

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