Mr. Conrad Proposes To His Ex-wife Again

Stella had been sleeping since yesterday afternoon. So, she woke up the next day at the dusk of dawn.

She stretched and looked at the man sleeping beside her. She breathed softly, trying not to wake Clarence up.

Clarence looked lovely when he was asleep.

Stella stared at Clarence for a little while. Then, she slowly opened her blanket and tried to get out of the bed. Suddenly, her hand was grasped.

Clarence’s asked in a tired and coarse voice, “Where are you going?”

“I…need to use the bathroom,” Stella whispered, “You’re awake? It’s still early. You can go back to sleep.”

Clarence closed his eyes and gave Stella a reaction, but he didn’t let go of her.

Stella bent down and approached Clarence, “Clarence?”

Clarence didn’t answer Stella.

Stella said, “I really need to use the bathroom. I won’t run away.”

Then, Clarence slowly let go her Stella.

Stella got off the bed and gave Clarence her blanket. Then, she headed to the bathroom.

After she got out of the bathroom, she couldn’t fell asleep again. So, she stood by the window and looked at the scenery outside.

It was dawn, and people starting to appear on the street.

It was almost summer, but mist filled the morning air. Stella was guessing it would probably be cold outside.

Stella stood beside the window for a few more minutes. Then, she walked to the bed and whispered, “Clarence?”

She paused and continued, “I’m going down for a walk. I’ll come back in less than thirty minutes. Go back to sleep.”

Then, Stella took a jacket and headed out of the ward.

Stella didn’t expect to see the person who sat on the chair in the corridor when she stepped out of the room.

Stella was surprised, “Channing, why are you here?”

Channing looked dull. It was probably because he didn’t sleep the whole night. Channing stood up and asked, “You’re feeling better?”

Stella looked at Channing and

He said, “Since you’re alright,

Stella said,

Then, she pulled Channing and headed

many people in the garden of the hospital.

what you’re thinking right now. Let me tell you. Don’t ever think about it. You’re my brother. That’s it. You’re unrelated to anybody else.

up and

pouted, “Channing, it was Jeffrey who did all the bad things. You’re not him. Do you

replied to Stella after a while, “That’s not

understand what he

Channing stared at Stella with his dull eyes, “I’m Jeffrey’s son, and his blood is running in

“Channing…”

further.

You would be here at all if you truly understood. Channing, we can’t choose who our parents are, but the future is in our hands. You’re not Jeffrey, and you’re not

“I don’t care what Jeffrey told you yesterday. You have to go back to school. Did you forget that you promised to take care of me? How can a gentleman eat his words?

head and

“Alright, you should go back to school

Channing replied, “Alright.”

around in the garden. Suddenly, she

over, “When

his dark

Stella didn’t believe Clarence.

Clarence followed Stella from

she walked out

going to run

told Clarence, “Let’s

“I thought you said you wanted

“I’ve changed my mind.”

women always

Stella went speechless.

you going back or not? If you’re not, then

behind Stella back

the bed and looked at

couldn’t sleep at

his temper on the couch and asked softly, “You

answered, “You should

asking, “Did you

sensed Clarence’s cold sight staring at