Beyond the Divorce

"Aunt Celine, your storytelling skills are truly amazing. You know the details so well, and everything is logically sound. Why do I feel like you are the mastermind behind this whole thing?" Her eyes swiftly locked onto mine before quickly returning to normal.

She remained composed as ever. "Do you think we gave up investigating over these years? It's no coincidence. Later, our people found Clark's body, which finally put an end to any leads regarding Rory."

I smiled. This twist eliminated Clark, leaving me wondering how she'd react if faced with him again.

"Not long ago, there was news that Rory was still alive. Stella rushed to the scene to bring him back but was ambushed by ill-intentioned people, resulting in her getting serious injuries. Her leg still hasn't fully recovered."

Her words were succinct yet captivating, completely changing the facts. Not only did she frame my father as the one who betrayed Louis, but she also portrayed me as an imposter.

In her narrative, the real Stella had long been dead.

I couldn't help but admire her control. Despite being at a disadvantage, she orchestrated a major turnaround.

I tried to claim my identity now,

father was the true culprit behind Louis's demise, and his betrayal led to his

imposter Stella, legitimizing her reasons for impersonating the

what were you implying?" Celine's gaze pressed me for more details, leaving me no room to

affirmed or denied her

in the hall grew awkward as all eyes fixed

were tinged with

hard place, we stood there, our

at my waist

was urging me to boldly

a mischievous smile, I withdrew

scrutinizing guests.