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 can’t stand this situation any longer,” Stella said, looking at the sleeping children. Her face reflected a mix of reluctance and determination. “You see me happy and content, but this suspicious and oppressive state has been going on for a while now. I’m

her voice choked up, and my heart ached.

more straightforward a person is, the less likely others are

struggles to our close friends,

at that point, she must have reached her

before, hearing Ariana’s name from Mitch’s mouth.

hadn’t done anything inappropriate, it was hard to

are you sure there’s actual inappropriate behavior between Mitch and Ariana?” I

stand it. Not even a hint of flirtation. It disgusts me,” Stella said, her voice filled with bitterness.

even the smallest

naturally furious at Mitch for hurting Stella. But in the absence of any actual wrongdoing, I couldn’t rashly encourage Stella

had

everything out before making a decision. Don’t say things you might regret in e heat of the moment,” I tried

never used any flirtatious words.

softly, “All right, if he really did something wrong, then get a divorce. I’ve been through it too.

the children.”

eyes

her, patting her head

came to her own. If I had argued against her getting a divorce, she probably wouldn’t have slept a

knocked on the door, and then Mitch’s voice floated through, “Honey, do you

to come all this way and leave on an empty stomach,” Stella said to me. She didn’t want to see Mitch at the moment.

you don’t have to see anyone who might spoil

Stella just nodded.

I stepped outside, Mitch looked anxious

“Where’s my wife?”

you even remember she’s your wife?” I was

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