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.

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

voice choked up, and

is, the less likely others

her struggles to our close friends, probably not wanting to

at that point, she must have reached her breaking point

Mitch’s mouth. Having witnessed it today, she felt

anything inappropriate, it was hard to eradicate the seeds of doubt once they

behavior

can’t stand it. Not even a hint of flirtation. It disgusts me,” Stella said, her

been a person who couldn’t tolerate even the smallest bit of dissatisfaction, let

But in the absence of any actual wrongdoing, I couldn’t rashly encourage Stella to

they had three

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

I t betrayed, even though they never used any flirtatious words. I just couldn’t accept it mentally,” Stella sobbed. She

really did something wrong, then get a divorce.

the children.”

eyes brimming

hug her, patting her

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

through, “Honey, do you want to come

not hungry. Rena, you go eat. It’d be a shame 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.

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

Stella just nodded.

outside, Mitch looked anxious as

“Where’s my wife?”

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

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