Sherry knew Stella wanted to make her leave on purpose, and she left the ward reluctantly. After she left, Phoebe sat on the couch beside her and said, âI heard that youâve lost your child, I feel sorry about that.â Stella did not have any change in expression and she replied blandly, âThereâs nothing to feel sorry of, itâs not mine, even if I did keep it, it wonât end up good.â
âMiss Radomil...â
âIf you have anything you want to say, donât mind me.â
Phoebe smiled. âItâs actually nothing, I just want to give some consolations, as for the others...â She paused and continued, âMaybe youâre not aware of this, but my father has sent men to fetch you the day you left the Conradâs house. He wanted to take you to a safer place, but he didnât expect that such an accident would happen along the way. Please donât misunderstand my father, he did not have anything in mind, itâs just that Iâm getting married with Clarence soon, and he might think that...â
She did not finish her words and was evasive, but Stella got what she meant. Phoebe was going to marry Clarence, and she as his ex-wife would only affect their relationship. Seeing her not saying anything, Phoebe said, âOf course, I certainly believe in you, itâs just that my father has his concern after all. My marriage with Clarence this time also connects the Conrad and the Steward family, heâs thinking for the overall situation.â
Stella only spoke after a few seconds, âI know what youâre trying to say.â Phoebe maintained the smile on her face and did not reply. Stella continued, âDonât worry, the childâs gone, and Iâll have nothing more to do with Clarence anymore.â
âThen are you going to continue staying in City N?â Having heard that, Stella smiled too, yet her smile was too bland that no one could discern what she was thinking. She spoke, âWhy not?â Phoebe probably did not see that coming and there was a slight change of expression on her face. Yet she quickly concealed it and said, âI thought after suffering all these, youâll hate this place.â
âWhat I hate are just those people.â The reason why she fought so hard to leave was just to keep the little fellow in her womb. Now that the child was gone, she had nothing left, and she had nothing to be afraid of. âYouâre right, Miss Radomil, Iâve been casual in my plans. If thatâs the case, do tell me if you need any help in the future.â
âThank you, Miss Steward, I appreciate that,â Stella said. âBut I no longer want to have anything to do with the Conradâs, so Iâm sorry, Miss Steward, I donât want to see you again too.â Phoebe could not help but let out a smile. âI thought weâre friends...â Stella was expressionless. âDo you really want to be friend with your fiancéâs ex-wife?â
Phoebe did not argue with her anymore this time and she slightly kept a straight face. She stood up and said, âYou do have your own pride, Miss Radomil. I feel sorry for what youâve been through.â
âIâll wish you a Happy Wedding Day in advance.â
...
Stella went to Adolphâs ward when her health had improved, yet he was already nowhere to be found. The nurse said, âI suppose that man has committed something? The police looked for him a few days ago and he jumped out of the window the moment the police arrived.â Stella pursed her lips and did not reply. She thanked the nurse and returned to her room.
Stella was discharged after half a month. Before she went back to the little apartment she rented, she let Sherry took her to another place. She was taken away by the Conradâs near the office of the SG Jewelry Magazine back then, and her things were still at the Starry Lake Mansion.
Alisa welcomed her when she saw her came back. âMiss Radomil, youâve finally come back. I suppose youâve not had lunch? Iâll make something for you...â Stella smiled at her. âThank you, Alisa. Iâll leave as soon as I take my things.â
Alisa asked with care, âDo you have a fight with sir again?â She then sighed. âMr. Conrad has gone for a business trip some time ago and has not come back until now. Why donât you wait for him first?â
âNo, thanks.â Stella was composed. âWe didnât have a fight, itâs just that heâs getting married soon, and I...â She paused and continued, â...no longer have a reason to stay here.â Alisa was not aware of that and she was full of surprise. After nodding at her, she went upstairs to pack her things.
Her things were not many in the first place and she managed to pack them within few minutes. As she took her luggage and went downstairs, she saw Alisa still standing there and was intending to say something. Stella said, âThank you for your previous care, Alisa. Iâll leave now.â Alisa did not know what to say when she faced such a situation and she could only offer to accompany her to the entrance.
She could not help but say when they reached the entrance, âMiss Radomil, I donât know whatâs happened between you and sir, but sir has always been soft-hearted though heâs harsh in his words. He never meant what he said, you...â
She had been watching this couple being with each other for three years. Although they would sometimes have arguments, anyone could tell they were very fond of each other. Who would have expected such an ending? Stella stopped and she still wore her smile. âThank you, Alisa, you can stop here now, Iâll visit you whenever I have the chance.â
âOh, okay, Miss Radomil. Please take care of yourself too.â
Sherry whispered when she entered the car, âSo Clarence let you go just like that?â Not knowing what Stella was thinking, she only spoke after being in a daze for a while, âHeâs gotten what he wants, and he no longer has the reason to let me stay, plus...â She smiled blandly when she remembered Alisaâs words just now. âClarenceâs not here, heâs gone for a business trip.â
âDamn!â Sherry widened her eyes in disbelief. âWhat a bastard he is, how could he actually go for a trip when youâre in the hospital like that!â Stella did not mind that at all as she had already expected that. That child was totally a trouble to him. It would be a fortune that he did not celebrate it Mr. Conrad Proposes to His Ex-wife Again ï¤Chapter 153: Misunderstanding An Eight-year-old Princess ï¤Chapter 1410 Go And Return Quickly Critic ï¤Chapter 105: Missing Drake openly but just go for a business trip.
Channing had been waiting there when they returned to the apartment. Stella lied to him that she had gone travelling when they talked on the phone back then. Channing noticed that she had lost weight and her face was cadaverous. He glanced at her tummy and pursed his lips. He did not ask anything further and only took over her luggage, going upstairs without uttering a word.
Sherry said, âSince itâs rare that Chan comes, why donât we have hotpot today? The weatherâs turning cold recently, hotpot is the best.â Stella smiled.
âSure.â
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