Three Years Too Late
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Stella cried out from the pain, and the noise finally woke the adults up.
Hearing footsteps approaching, Cade quickly released her hand. Amidst the scuffle, the cake fell to the ground with a loud thud.
"What's going on?" Andrew demanded, his expression grim.
Caden immediately threw himself into Tiana's arms and cried out, "Mom, Stella stole my cake! She said it's her house, and everything here belongs to her. She even said she was going to kick me out!"
Andrew's scrutinizing gaze fell on Stella. Surprisingly, he didn't lose his temper right away.
"Stella, is that true?"
Seeing his solemn expression, Stella trembled uncontrollably and quavered, "That's not true, Daddy! Caden's lying. He al