Chapter 25 Chapter 25 Eleanor’s eyes got teary as she thought Stella must have had trouble sleeping before. “Don’t worry; I sleep deep. Once I’m out, I won’t wake up.” Stella wanted to share a bed with Eleanor, so she nodded. As Eleanor went to grab something from her room, Fiona stood at the door. … Read more
Chapter 24 Stella was shaking all over. It started small but got worse. Max saw something was up. Worried, he asked, “Stella, what’s wrong? Stella!” She looked like she’d seen a ghost, shaking badly. Max knew he should take Stella to a doctor. But reporters were everywhere. If they found out she had mental issues, … Read more
Chapter 23 Max sometimes hated Stella, but he never wanted her dead. Especially after she came back and he saw how much she’d suffered, he wanted to take good care of her. Things might get messy, but he really cared for her. Max walked up to Stella, his voice soft. “Feeling better?” Stella didn’t say … Read more
Chapter 22 Not wanting Eleanor to notice anything, Stella calmed down and went up to Eleanor with the bank card. “Grandma, can I borrow your phone?” Eleanor said, “Oh, your phone’s broken. I’ll have them get you a new one.” As she said, Eleanor went to the door. Stella stopped her. “No need. I’ll do … Read more
Chapter 21 Max stepped back in shock. He was proud. When Andrew ran the company, it was almost broke. That was why he couldn’t pay the kidnappers the extra million. But Max never forgot Stella was still out there. He didn’t care much for her, but she was family. He wouldn’t let family die. He … Read more
Chapter 20 Back then, Stella’s smile was as bright as the sun. Even when hurt, she’d just shrug it off. When she came over, Lionel would see flour on her nose. It was cute. If it wasn’t for her face, he wouldn’t recognize her as Stella. Today, she couldn’t even smile. Even walking was a … Read more
Chapter 19 Several others followed Troy out; they were his shady friends from recent years. They trapped Stella and glared at her coldly. They deliberately judged her loudly. “Whoa, who’s this? Ms. Stella Hayes! She was so high and mighty back then. Look at her now.” “After sleeping with all those losers, you think you … Read more
Chapter 18 Eleanor had seen Andrew’s bias time and again. Her face went cold. “Stella has no reason to do that, either.” “Of course, she has. You heard her. She said we prefer Anna. How are we biased? We treat them both the same. Sure, we spoil Anna because she’s always sick. We look after … Read more
Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Stella’s face was cold. She didn’t say a word and didn’t even look Lionel’s way. Lionel walked in and shut the door quietly. He saw the croissant on the table, untouched. Thinking she might be busy, he took them over to her. Lionel said, “Stella, I remember you loved these as … Read more
Chapter 16 Eleanor frowned, “Stella’s not like that. Something might’ve happened that we don’t know. Don’t blame her.” Fiona insisted, “Eleanor, you always take her side. I get it, but I saw it with my own eyes today. I have to step in now.” “No way! I won’t believe it,” Eleanor said firmly. She knew … Read more