After a brief pause, Stella was the first to move.

She rushed to Waldos side, gently reassuring him as she said, You misheard us.

Miley and I were just having a casual conversation.

No ones actually divorcing.

Waldo brushed off her attempt to help, keeping his distance.

Do you think Im too old to understand what I hear? Im not losing my mind yet.

Taking a step forward, Lucia quickly interjected, Why are you yelling at Stella? If you upset her, youll have to deal with me! Hearing this, Waldo quieted down, albeit reluctantly.

Taking a deep breath, Lucia turned to Stella, taking her hand and softly asking, Whats happening? Whos thinking about divorce? Is it Matthew? Stella hesitated, wanting to dismiss the matter lightly.

No, its not that serious, she murmured vaguely.

Lucia, unconvinced, pressed further.

truth, and

Stellas eyes,

distress, Waldo immediately turned to the butler behind

now and tell him to come

him in person! Miley, realizing the

Im sorry… I… Stella quickly reassured her, her voice gentle, Its not your

Dont worry about me.

can go home

..

Miley, observing the tense atmosphere, felt a pang

Ill stay with

and Lucia

I wont suffer.

should go, Stella

considering Stellas words, and realized she was right; Waldo

nature of the Clark familys issues, it

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