Chapter 2499

Grandpa, Im asking you to stop.

Dont make things worse than they already are.

Declans fury flared at Sanfords defiance.

Without warning, his hand shot up and slapped Sanford across the face with force.

The loud music from the dance floor swallowed the sound of the slap, leaving the chaos unnoticed.

The guests around them were lost in the rhythm of the music, oblivious to the scene unfolding nearby.

Stella pressed herself tightly against Matthew, feeling the steady beat of his heart.

Her voice shook with fear.

If something happens to us..

what will your>grandparents do? A look of regret crossed her face as she spoke again, her words heavy with sorrow.

If I had known it would come to this, I wouldve agreed to divorce you back then.

Maybe none of this would be happening now. As the music played its final notes, Stellas anxiety tightened in her chest.

awaited them once the dance was

patted Stellas

said, his voice a soothing blend of softness and

in here, I was ready for

you leave here

know if Ill make it

her head and

she asked, her voice tinged with hope

things through before making

you share the plan with me? Maybe I

Dont worry about it.

shook his head

make sure to take

and sleep

No, were Leaving together.

Stellas response was firm.

need to tell you when we

planning to share it with Matthew once they were

you can tell me

grasped Stellas hand firmly, his

the last strains of music faded, Stella glanced toward where Declan

noticed Sanford standing there as

could comment, a piercing scream shattered the

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