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.

me the truth, and

pool in Stellas eyes, her voice caught with

distress, Waldo immediately turned to the butler

Matthew right now and tell

in person! Miley, realizing the gravity of

reassured her, her voice

Dont worry about me.

go

..

Miley, observing the tense atmosphere, felt a

stay

Lucia

I wont suffer.

go, Stella insisted

Stellas words, and realized she was right; Waldo and Lucia would

personal nature of the Clark familys issues, it wasnt her place to

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