NovelEnglishSuddenly, a thought struck her.
Was Stella attempting to obtain Bella's hair?
Of course! That explained Stella’s eagerness to gift Bella the hairpin.
Panic set in, and Elizabeth mulled over her next move.
She decided to seek advice from Kristian.
Rising quickly, she declared, “I'll go grab the coffee.
She hastened forward, but as she rounded the corner, she collided with a waitress coming the other way.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtElizabeth's expression soured as she snapped, “Didn’t you seestanding here?”
The waitress stammered out apologies repeatedly.
Although seething with irritation, Elizabeth had no tto Linger on the mishap.
She scowled and barked, “Just get the hell out of my face, you fool!”
“Thank you...” The waitress murmured her thanks and turned to leave.
As Elizabeth reached for her phone, she noticed the waitress’s hair.
It was remarkably similar to Bella's in length and color.
“Wait a minute,” she called the waitress back.
“What's wrong?” The waitress looked apprehensive, fearing further reprimand.
Elizabeth gestured toward her hair and offered, “I'll pay you.
Could you givea few strands of your hair?”
Elizabeth returned to their table, holding three cups of coffee.
She fixed her gaze on Stella for a moment, and then shifted her attention to Stella's bag.
If her deduction was correct, Stella had surreptitiously placed Bella's hair in there.
Elizabeth couldn't fathom how Stella had cto suspect Bella's true identity as her mother, but she was
determined to thwart any attempt at a paternity test using Bella's hair.
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Every aspect of Bella's existence was exclusively Elizabeth's; she would not tolerate anyone encroaching upon it,
least of all Stella.
If Stella succeeded, Elizabeth's efforts thus far would be rendered futile.
With these thoughts, Elizabeth's eyes darkened with resolve.
Stella remained oblivious to Elizabeth's growing hostility.
With Bella's hair finally secured, her heart raced with anticipation.
She desperately sought an excuse to depart.
Stella and Elizabeth harbored their own contemplations, while Bella remained oblivious.
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