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.

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

voice choked up,

the less likely others are to notice their inner

our close friends, probably

that point, she must have reached her breaking point to disclose that finally,

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

to eradicate the seeds of doubt

sure there’s actual inappropriate behavior between Mitch and

of flirtation. It

even the smallest bit

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

had three

things you might regret in e heat of the moment,” I tried to

used any flirtatious words. I just couldn’t accept it mentally,” Stella sobbed. She used to take love lightly, but now she was very dedicated and deeply

handed her a tissue, comforting her softly, “All right, if he really did something wrong, then get a divorce. I’ve been through it too. It’s not a big deal. Besides, we can surely afford to

the children.”

eyes brimming with

her, patting

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

and then Mitch’s voice floated through, “Honey, do

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

you something later so you don’t have to see anyone who might spoil your appetite,”

Stella just nodded.

looked anxious as I

“Where’s my wife?”

your wife?”

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