I Got Married Without You

Stella couldn’t understand. Stiffly, she walked up to Karen, asking her, “Aunt, what are you laughing about?”

Karen didn’t hide her smile at all. Instead, she raised her hand and gently touched Stella’s hair, saying, “I’m laughing because my little Stella has finally escaped this demon.”

She seemed to pity Stella very much. With gentle movements, she stroked Stella’s cheek and said, “You’ve been through hell because of Erin all these years, and I really feel sorry for you. So when he died, even though it pained me too, I still felt happy for you. After all, your escape from nightmares matters more….”

Karen was very kind to Stella, giving her money and love without reservation. Right after Stella joined the Simpson family, Karen transferred all the money that Thomas had given her to Stella’s account and even gave her several houses.

Karen treated Erin well too, in Stella’s eyes. She always cared for him and protected him, even when Erin treated her with harsh words and violence. Karen had no complaints and even showed love for Erin.

But when Stella wasn’t there, Erin would often angrily accuse Karen of being two-faced. Without waiting for Karen to explain, Thomas would slap Erin, and then Erin would say nothing, just kick the chair and leave the Simpson family…

be

to get involved in their family affairs. So

Stella developed a habit of not getting close or cavesdropping, and she never knew the reasons behind their

bad about Erin in front of her. She always praised the child for

for her, just like Andrew. After all, Karen and Andrew were her relatives, they had blood ties, and naturally, they loved

and didn’t ask any more questions. She just looked away and glanced at the urn that had been placed in the black car. Erin had turned to

was

strange feelings surged within her heart as Stella touched her

Erin was gone. Moreover, it felt like she had lost

back these strange feelings, she could only let them consume her and drag herself into

smile. The taste of victory was