NovelEnglishChapter 2038
Miley held Stella’s hand firmly and kept her eyes on the direction Kristian had disappeared.
She asked sharply, “What did that jerk just say to you? He has absolutely no shame, | swear! It’s the first time
I've seen someone with such thick skin!”
Stella remembered Kristian’s warnings and threats, but she chose not to worry her friends.
She replied gently, “Just sinsignificant words, nothing more.
“You shouldn’t waste your ttalking to someone like him,” Doreen added, her voice filled with anger.
She had just learned the full extent of Kristian’s deceit and was shocked.
Who would have guessed that the charming man was actually a complete fraud?
Without their timely intervention, Doreen couldn’t fathom what might have occurred.
Miley said with fury, “I'm relieved Matthew saw through his deceit.
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It would have only gotten worse if it had continued.
Stella smiled as she listened to her friends talk.
She felt greatly relieved.
“Thanks, everyone, for standing byduring this time.
You've all been so concerned about me.
She glimpsed Alissa from the corner of her eye and released Doreen’s hand to approach her.
However, before she could utter a single word, Alissa clasped her hand firmly.
Tears rimmed Alissa's eyes, and her voice trembled.
“You and your mom have endured so much over the years.
Stella was aware that
Alissa had visited Bella in the hospital two days before the trial.
She wasn’t informed about the specifics of their talk, but she noticed Alissa's tearful eyes when she left the
room.
It seemed to Stella that Alissa and Bella had shared struths and known about their past relationship.
Now, after hearing what Alissa had to say, Stella felt even more certain.
Watching Alissa shed tears of joy, Stella couldn’t shake off a sense of sorrow.
“Alissa, your dedication over the years is commendable.
Thanks for caring about my mom.
You're the reason everything progressed so swiftly.
Alissa’s call of “Ethan” ignited their suspicions about Kristian.
Without it, they would still be puzzled, trying to understand the situation.
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Tears streamed down Alissa's cheeks, and the sadness spread to everyone around her.
The atmosphere becheavy and somber.
Neville eased the tension, saying, “This isn’t the best place to sort things out.
It’s late now.
Why don’t we get sfood and discuss this over dinner?”
Stella dried her tears and offered a tissue to Alissa, attempting to brighten the mood.
“Today should be a joyful day.
Let’s not focus on the sad things.
Then, turning to Matthew, she said, “It’s so rare for us all to be together like this.
How about we turn it into a get-together and invite Mom?”
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