Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 173 Who Dares?

ATL Empire still seemed in trouble, and I wondered what was happening. The traffic light turned green,

and I continued driving. “I’m almost home.”

Stella’s voice sounded a bit moody as she said, “Come on. I have no friends here, and I need someone to

talk to.”

“Then wait for me at the coffeehouse across the office building.” I glanced at the kindergarten, turned the

car around, and headed back.

At the coffeehouse, Stella was nowhere to be found. I was about to call her when she entered with a

smile, looking pretty as ever. She set a small paper bag in front of me. “It’s for you.”

I gave her and the bag a puzzled look. “What is it?”

“It’s from the latest YSL collection. I just got it,‘ she said.

I knew the lipstick was quite expensive. “I rarely wear makeup. You should keep it for yourself.”

“And you gave me a treat, didn’t you?

Just

then,” I replied, not wanting to

she sat down, Stella suddenly said, “You had a rough night, huh?

smiled sheepishly. “I had a drink with friends last night and got home late. Do I

that bad?”

concerned. “Staying up late is a big no–no. It

single mom. I don’t care about

what I said, I felt self–conscious seeing Stella’s beautiful face. Even Ivanna had reminded

times to take care of my looks.

and chatted until Stella shifted the conversation to her

miss the Nocturnia sunshine,” she sighed, looking out the window and reclining on the sofa. “I

can go back.

over b

forced to

up, she looked at me. That’s what I’m

you into it?” I sipped my coffee, though I already had more than

caffeine that day.

suppose you’ve never experienced

about it, let alone me.”

do you mean?” I knew she was