Chapter 420

“Thanks, they seem to really take a shine to you,” I said, feeling a tad awkward.

From the corner, Ariana piped up again, “Yeah, Mr. Whitmore seems to be a real hit with kids. My son adores him too, even though they’ve only met a couple of times. He’s always going on

about Mr. Whitmore.”

As Ariana said that, she shot Neil a soft, almost coquettish glance.

Why did it feel like she looked at every man that way? Gentle yet tantalizing, but certainly not the case when she looked at Stella and me.

Yet Neil’s reaction was different from Mitch’s. He seemed not to hear Ariana’s praise, just turned and walked back into the living room.

Ariana looked even more uncomfortable.

I had just scolded her, and then she was being ignored by Neil. Talk about losing dignity.

I didn’t bother with her. I just scooped up Serena and Brandon and carried them to the bedroom for some sleep.

Ariana left tactfully, probably off to actually find the restroom she’d been searching for.

I closed the door softly.

Stella’s child gradually fell asleep. Once she had settled her child, she suddenly said, “Rena, I’m thinking about getting a divorce.”

“What?” Her words took me aback.

Sure, Mitch might have had some issues, but it surely hadn’t gotten to the point of divorce.

I want a divorce. I can’t stand this situation any longer,” Stella said, looking at the sleeping children. Her face reflected a mix of reluctance and determination. “You

her voice choked up, and my heart ached.

more straightforward a person is, the less likely others are to notice their inner turmoil.

struggles to our close friends,

that point, she must have reached her breaking point

been speculating before, hearing Ariana’s name from Mitch’s mouth. Having witnessed

it was hard to eradicate the seeds of

there’s actual inappropriate behavior

stand it. Not even a hint of flirtation. It disgusts

tolerate even the smallest bit of dissatisfaction, let alone when it

But in the absence of any actual wrongdoing,

they had

things you might

impulsive. I’ve thought about this many times, especially when I saw their chat records, I t betrayed, even though they never used any flirtatious words. I just couldn’t accept it

a divorce. I’ve been through it too. It’s

the children.”

eyes brimming

her, patting her head gently.

but tended to tough it out when it came to her own. If I had argued against her getting a divorce, she probably wouldn’t have

Mitch’s voice floated through, “Honey, do you want

go eat. It’d be a shame to come all this way and leave on an empty stomach,” Stella said to

bring you something later so you don’t have to see anyone who

Stella just nodded.

Mitch looked anxious as I

“Where’s my wife?”

even remember she’s your wife?” I was fuming.

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