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Stella, having no idea it was Old Mrs. Wright calling, answered the unfamiliar number without a second thought.The moment the call connected, the old woman’s furious voice came through. “You’re the one who made him get rid of Richard, aren’t you?”Even through the phone, the anger in her voice was unmistakable.It was obvious just how important Richard was to her.Stella let out a soft, mocking laugh. “In the entire Wright family, only Summer has that kind of influence. Me? What power do I have?”The sarcasm in her tone was impossible to miss.After all, wasn’t that something the whole Wright family already knew?For the past six months, the second Summer so much as had a problem, she could summon Evan with a single call.If anyone in that family had that kind of pull over him, it was Summer.So what exactly was Old Mrs. Wright calling her now for, teeth clenched in rage?The old woman’s breathing grew heavier. “Drop the sarcasm. You’re still married to Evan. You should stil

Summer was thrilled inside.But on the surface, she still put on a gentle, hesitant expression. “Actually, maybe we shouldn’t—”“You are not allowed to speak up for her again!”Dora cut her off immediately.Even though the Summers were clearly starting to crumble, Dora still felt she should treat Summer well.This eldest daughter-in-law might have been raised by a fierce woman like Ruby, but she was obedient. Gentle.As long as she stopped harboring thoughts about Evan, Dora was willing to be good to her.Summer lowered her gaze. “I’m just worried about Steven…”The moment she heard Steven’s name, Dora’s face hardened.She pulled her hand away. “Summer, you need to accept reality about Steven.”Summer: “…”She looked at her now-empty hand, then back at Dora.Dora’s expression was stern. “Even if things completely fall apart between Evan and Stella this time, given the way things look in Harbor City now, you and Evan will never happen.”Before, she had been willing to suppo

Summer and her mother really had worked things out perfectly. Seamless enough that Evan believed every bit of it.Stella pulled her hand back. “How could I possibly still have a child with you?”Evan: “…”Stella let out a cold laugh. “I already lost two babies. Unless there’s something seriously wrong with my head, why would I ever want to have another child with you?”What child would there still be?With a family like the Wrights, it would be safer if their bloodline ended here.Why have children at all?Hearing the open mockery in her voice, Evan sucked in a breath.“You…”“Fine. So I wasn’t pregnant,” Stella said coolly. “Honestly, that’s better.”If she could choose, she would rather this pregnancy had been fake.She would rather she had never carried Evan’s child at all.Now, the thought of having his child disgusted her.Evan put some food into her bowl. “I know you and Summer have some misunderstandings. You won’t have any contact with her in the future.”By now,

Men, whether they’re good or not… a woman always knows. There’s always a scale in her heart.Not long after Evan went upstairs, he came back down.Dressed in a sharp suit, everything in place, he was clearly heading out.There was a coat draped over his arm. When he saw Stella sitting on the couch, he strode over, grabbed her, and wrapped the coat around her shoulders.“What are you doing?” she snapped.It was one thing for him to go out. Why was he dragging her along too?Evan was being driven to the edge by her.At this point, if she left his sight for even a moment, no matter how many people he stationed around her, she would always find a way to disappear.So now, wherever he went, she went.Stella struggled, but he dragged her straight toward the door.“You’re insane. Where are you taking me?”At the entryway, he stopped. “Change your shoes.”“I’m not changing.”She refused without hesitation.She had no intention of going anywhere with him. In fact, she had been wai

The humiliation she suffered outside Hernandez Group at noon was still fresh in her mind, and now Stella was saying this.Stella let out a cold laugh. “Instead of standing here obsessing over whether Felix and I have something going on, maybe you should worry about how you’re ever going to get him to have anything to do with you.”“Y-you…”The provocation in her tone was unmistakable. Fiona was so furious she looked ready to pass out.“Mom, look at her!”Unable to do anything to Stella, Fiona turned straight to Dora.Dora’s temples were already pounding. “Enough. What are you looking at me for?”The last thing she wanted right now was to look at Stella.That sharp tongue of hers felt like a needle, stabbing straight into people.Fiona stamped her foot and shot Stella a vicious glare.Right now, Stella should have been resting.She had only been standing there for a short while, but she was already tired, so she found a place to sit down.Not far away, Evan’s voice came thro