After hanging up the phone, Stella felt her temples were popping. Her heart was racing as if it would jump out of her chest.
She tried to calm herself down. Then she dialed Sherryâs phone.
Sherry was taking photos of models. She swiped to answer the call. âYes, Stella? Whatâs up?â
Stella asked, âAre you in the studio?â
âYes, I am. Iâm quite busy now. I'll call you back later.â
Stella said, âSherry, listen. Something happened in Riverside City. Iâm not certain if those people have the plan to carry on in City N. Iâve asked Chan to find you all. You must be careful in the following few days.â
Sherry was taken aback. She nodded subconsciously, âOh, I see. Okay. Iâll go find Elaine right after shooting.â
âOkay. Call me if you need any help.â
Putting away her phone, Stella took a deep breath.
Although she might have been oversensitive, she could tell how ruthless those people were because they had killed several elders in Riverside City in just one night.
Hence, Stella must guarantee the safety of her family and friends.
She tried to call Archer and Dolores again, but their phones were still powered off.
Stella heard a weak voice from the bed when she was about to walk out of the ward. âStella...â
At first, she thought she had misheard.
Then William called her again, âStella...â
Stella hurried to the bed, only to find that William had opened his eyes. However, his eyes had no focus yet. Raising his hand, he seemed to be trying to grab something.
Stella bent over and held his hand. She said between sobs, âIâm here.â
William stared at the ceiling for a while. Then his eyes finally got the focus. He tilted his head to look at her with a weak smile. âDad is here. Donât be afraid,â he whispered.
Upon hearing it, Stella couldnât hold back her emotion any longer. Fear and the unknown horror surged in her heart. She burst into tears.
William tried hard to raise another hand, patting her on the head. He comforted her, âItâs alright.â
Stella cried for a long time before gradually calming down. She wiped off her tears and said, âIâll call the doctor over.â
Soon, the doctor came in to have an overall checkup on William.
Except that he was still fragile, William was fine.
The doctor said he needed to recover in peace. It would be better if he had limited visitors.
After the doctor left, William sat up while leaning against the bedhead. He said, âStella, you said something had happened in Riverside City on the phone.â
Stella poured a glass of water for him. âYou heard it?â
âYeah, faintly. But I didnât hear it clearly. What happened?â asked William.
Stella said, âThe doctor said you need to recover in peace. Please leave those matters alone.â
William took the glass, had a few sips and coughed. âWhat about Daniel? Has he been found?â
Stella frowned slightly, shaking her head.
After a pause, she added, âClarence is helping you manage the company. Donât worry.â
William was silent for a moment.
Stella knew that Clarence didnât leave him a good impression before.
She didnât continue with this subject. Stella stood up and said, âIâm going to check with the doctor about your diet.â
Then she walked out of the ward.
While walking in the corridor, Stella received a call from Channing. He said he had arrived at the studio. Later, they would do what they should do. He asked her not to be worried.
Stella nodded and said, âOkay. Just wait and see. There shouldnât be no other matters.â
Noah had been missing now, so she didnât want any of them to be hurt again.
Moreover, something had happened in Riverside City, so Stella wondered if those peopleâs next target would be Elaine.
After hanging up the phone, Stella adjusted her breath and entered the doctorâs office.
The doctor said William could only take liquid food for now. He could have some light dishes in two days.
Coming out of the office, Stella went shopping in the convenience store downstairs. When she returned to the ward, Clarence and Williamâs assistant had arrived.
Since they were talking about business, Stella closed the door in silence and waited for them while sitting on the bench outside.
She unlocked the phone, staring at Noahâs photo. Her eyes were reddened.
Her tears dripped on the screen of her phone.
After a moment, she raised her head and closed her eyes to hold back her tears.
Then, her hands were held by someone. He whispered to her, âHave you seen the news?â
Stella opened her eyes, only to find that Clarence had come out of the ward. He was squatting in front of her.
She lowered her head and muffled, âI couldnât get in touch with Archer and Ms. Anderson. Iâm afraid...â
Clarence pinched her reddish nose. âDon't be afraid. Iâm here with you.â
Stella was taken aback. Suddenly, an idea came to her mind. âYou...â
âAfter the incident happened in the James family, they were taken to a secured place,â said Clarence.
âWasnât Noah under medical treatment in the lab? Since something happened to Darnell James, what about the lab?â Stella asked.
âThey are all quite safe. But it's a big group of people, so they are also a big target. For the time being, they canât leave Riverside City. Donât worry, OK?â
Stella choked with sobs, âBut... Iâve called Archer and Ms. Anderson, and I couldnât reach them at all.â
Clarence explained, âItâs because a lot of people are looking for them. Iâll contact them in the evening, all right?â
Stella raised her hand to wipe off her tears. âI see.â
Clarence saw that she was still upset, and his heart softened. Approaching her, he pecked on her lips and said, âYou look so adorable when crying.â
Stella was speechless.
When she reached out to push him, her hands were pressed by Clarence.
Clarence curled up his lips into a faint smile and slowly moved backward. âWhere have you been just now?â he asked.
Stella whispered in a crying tone, âI bought something downstairs.â
âHad lunch?â
âNot yet...â
Clarence said, âCome. Letâs go for lunch.â
Stella looked back at the ward. âThe doctor said he needs to rest more...â
âNo worries. His assistant is briefing the work status simply. Itâll end soon,â said Clarence.
Stella suddenly thought of something. She kept silent and left with him.
Clarence asked, âWhat would you like to eat?â
âAnything is fine.â
âSince William has woken up, you should rest assured. Letâs dine out.â
Stella nodded in agreement. âOkay.â
Clarence might be surprised because she was so cooperative. He turned to look at her, raising his brows.
Mr. Conrad Proposes to His Ex-wife Again ï¤Chapter 676: Something Happened in Riverside City An Eight-year-old Princess ï¤Chapter 1410 Go And Return Quickly Critic ï¤Chapter 105: Missing Drake Under his gaze, Stella tidied her hair up and said solemnly, âI just think you are too pitiful to be kicked out. I decided to be obedient to you.â
After a few seconds of silence, Clarence asked, âSaid who I was kicked out?â
âThatâs pretty obvious, isnât it?â
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