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,

began to pool in Stellas eyes, her

Waldo immediately turned to

tell him to come

to confront him in person! Miley, realizing the gravity of

her, her voice

Dont worry about me.

can go

..

observing the tense atmosphere, felt a pang

stay

Lucia

I wont suffer.

go, Stella

she was right; Waldo

personal nature of the Clark familys

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