Warren might be superficially polite to her, but with his only grandson dead, Emma and Elias would be his only heirs. Thus, the Ford family would do everything in their power to fight her for custody.Fortunately, Weston’s death didn’t come true. Stella originally felt a little guilty for not saving him in the snowy mountains and choosing Roger instead. However, she was relieved to see him well and alive again.At least Weston had less to lose than she did. Stella had lost a child before. After learning she could no longer have children, she went through countless days and nights of pain and despair.“You made the right choice,” Weston said to her. Knowing Warren’s personality, Weston stood up and looked at her steadily. “You protected them both very well. You’ve worked hard in the past three years.”…Weston dragged Stella to go shopping before her departure to Compassvale. She wanted to refuse at first, but he insisted on it.Stella wondered how Weston’s character had chang
Stella gritted her teeth and pushed him away. “Don’t think I don’t understand what you’re saying! If you want to buy them gifts, do it. Stop insinuating.”Weston chuckled softly. His chest slowly vibrated with gentle laughter.Stella snorted and went to pick out the gifts. Emma was just like her and liked beautiful things too. Therefore, Stella went to the jewelry shop and bought some jewelry for Emma.Weston was very generous. He bought everything that Stella looked at the counter. The store assistants’ eyes lit up at their arrival. They were very attentive when servicing them.Stella sighed. After that, she went to see what Elias liked. Stella bought a few sets of clothes for both Emma and Elias. She thought about the children’s quick growth spurt and did not buy too much. Otherwise, it would be a waste.Weston, however, told her, “My son and daughter should wear the best and use the best. I’m capable. Don’t let the children suffer.”Stella looked at him helplessly. “Is bei
Stella was a little tired from working, so she closed her eyes and leaned back against the window. Soon, she was drifting off to sleep because of the comfortable massage. Even so, Weston did not stop and kept massaging her. It was just rare to see her so defenseless to him.Weston did not take advantage of the situation. Stella opened her eyes in a daze and looked at him for a few moments. “Wake me up when we get home, okay? I’m going home.”Weston chuckled softly and did not stop moving his hands. He held her calves and moved upwards slowly. “What? Are you worried about what I might do to you?”Hearing that, Stella woke up from her sleep. She propped herself and glared at him. “Do you dare to?”“Of course not,” Weston said kindly. “With the way you’re treating me now, I won’t have a chance if I dare to lock you up again, isn’t it?”Stella snorted sarcastically and said, “You never had a chance with me. However, if you dare to do anything to me, I’ll never forgive you ever again!
Weston instantly held his breath and slowed down his movements as he let her lean against his chest in a more comfortable way.It was only when Stella fell back to sleep again that he picked her up in his arms and carried her into the master bedroom before gently placing her down on the king-sized bed.Weston was an incurable germaphobe, so he would never lie in his own bed before taking a shower, but Stella was always an exception to his every rule.In his eyes, she was always pure and clean.There was a sound of rushing water coming from the bathroom. Weston stared at the woman in front of him, who was deep in sleep. For the very first time in his life, he was stumped by a great challenge—how could he quickly give Stella a bath without waking her up?He frowned, looked down at the urgent situation between his legs, and sighed.With enormous self-restraint, he gave her a quick bath, swiftly wrapped her up in a towel, and tossed her back onto the bed.Stella was in such a deep s
She did not even turn back to look at him once when she walked away. She just took Roger’s hand, and they both disappeared together, leaving him alone underneath the frigid and frozen Snow Mountain.The snow eroded his skin as he was buried underground, exposing him to the piercing cold that penetrated his bones.But none of that was comparable to the pain he felt from being abandoned by Stella.He wanted to scream her name, but his voice would not escape his throat. Even his tears were frozen solid in his eyes.He watched helplessly as Stella receded into the distance, leaving him there without hesitation. It felt like someone had pierced a dagger through his heart and twisted it.Stella had gotten further and further away from him…As he was trapped in his icy prison, Stella had reached a place where spring had arrived, and the flowers were blooming. The thick layers of clothes on her body gradually disappeared, transforming instead into a delicate white wedding dress.The man
She picked up the clothes and discovered that they were impossible to wear in such a state. She could not help but glare at the man sleeping in bed before stuffing her clothes into the dryer.Stella took a quick tour around the apartment and found that it contained no items that might belong to a woman. For some reason, this discovery relieved her, considering she had nothing to do with Weston anymore.After she was done with all that, Weston still remained sleeping. She looked at how deeply he was sleeping and decided not to wake him up, and just walked out of the room.She looked around for his study because she wanted to use his computer. It ended up being very easy to find because the apartment had Weston’s usual favorite layout, and since Stella had spent years living with him in the past, she was naturally familiar with his preferences.She opened the door and was instantly faced with a wall densely covered with photos. She was rooted to the spot and just stood there at the d
No matter how she looked at it, she simply couldn’t find anything special about this photo. Her eyes gradually moved down and stopped right in the center of the wall, where there were some pictures taken during their first meeting after their divorce.There were also pictures of her in the hospital and, even more surprisingly, those of her on the film set. Those still photos of her during the shooting were especially alarming because even the production crew might not have them, let alone an outsider like Weston. Yet somehow, they were right there on the wall. She had no idea how he managed to procure them, considering that those were clear pictures of her alone and had no one else in them. Stella stood there staring at the pictures on the wall. She could not tell exactly what she was feeling right now.Ultimately, she no longer wanted to stay in that room anymore. She felt the urge to get out of there out of embarrassment.She returned to the master bedroom and discovered that
“Do I need to dig out my heart for you so you would finally believe me?” Weston coldly asked behind her.Stella paused, sighed, then replied, “You know that I never wanted your heart anyway.”Weston drew a sharp breath, and the air surrounding his body turned frosty.Stella looked out the window. The sun was already shining outside, and since it was summer, the weather must be pretty warm, yet for some reason, the room felt extremely cold.She could feel goosebumps rise on her skin and all over her legs. Even without looking back at him, she could feel his icy gaze on her body very palpably, and his gaze was so cold that she dared not open her mouth.“You’re telling me that you’ll be with another man and let the kids call him Daddy?”She nodded.“That day will come. Someday,” she said.“Do I really not have another chance at all?”“I’ve told you many times before,” she replied. “No.”“Why not?” he asked. “Are you saying that you won’t give me another chance even though you’
Stella had rarely ever woken up before him.He had always been terrifyingly strong, but their lovemaking last night must have consumed a lot of his energy, leaving him so tired that he was still sound asleep.She stared at him and suddenly felt like doing something naughty. She pinched his nose and held her fingers there, trying to suffocate him. Unsurprisingly, he soon knitted his handsome brows and quickly woke up.He was surprised to see her mesmerizing eyes as soon as he woke up, which made him pause. He then took her hand into his and kissed it again and again.“Are you okay?” he asked with concern, remembering how wildly he ravaged her last night.She had only been willing to be intimate with him because she was under the influence of a drug, yet he had taken advantage of her and had his way with her over and over again last night.Stella did not speak. Seeing her like that made his expressions turn a little colder. He fell silent for a long time before he got up and sl
The moment Stella saw him, she flew into his arms and clambered onto his body. She kissed him again and again, trying to search for his breath so she could explore his body even deeper. All she wanted was to let him extinguish the fire burning inside her.Half an hour had passed, and the effect of the drug on her body was its strongest now.Weston swallowed his saliva. Without any hesitation, he pinned her against the bathroom mirror and kissed her vehemently on her face, her shoulders, then her neck.Stella could not stop herself from letting out loud moans. The sounds she produced only drove Weston wilder. Even the corners of his eyes began to turn red now.Luckily, there was still a thread of reason in his mind. He pushed her away and, while panting heavily, asked her, “Who am I, Stella?”But Stella’s mind was occupied with her primal urges. She ignored his question and grabbed his shirt collar, saying, “Let’s do it…” The sight of her filled Weston with a desire to just give
Weston paused, then simply replied, “Okay.”When he saw her changing into a pair of high heels, he followed her around and asked, “Where are you going?”“Oh, to a private concert.”Then she added, “If you’re going to spend the night here tonight, then please take care of Elias and Emma. But if you have to leave, I’ll ask Roger to come over instead.”“Don’t worry,” he said. “Just go out and enjoy yourself. I’ll be at home and take good care of the kids.”Stella paused suddenly, feeling inexplicably weird about what Weston had just said. It sounded like she was forcing him to stay at home and take care of the kids while she went out to have fun without a care in the world. She turned around to look at Weston, feeling like he was acting like a poor neglected housewife.She shook her head and tried to shake this terrifying thought out of her mind.When they arrived at the concert, Hayden offered his arm to her like a gentleman. They then walked into the private concert together, w
Stella’s words rendered Weston speechless. She was right. He had been the one to agree to let Stella date other people, so he must seem like a fool saying all those things to her.He withdrew his hands and forced himself to calm down a little. “I have no intention to stand in your way,” he told Stella. “I was only worried about Elias and Emma. Since they’re also here, I think you need to take their feelings into consideration.”The children could sense the strained atmosphere between the adults, so they just waited patiently on the couch with Roger, occasionally poking their heads out to look at their parents.Seeing his kids like that, Weston slowly added, “I’m only here to see the kids, so both of you can go ahead with your date.”Stella said nothing and just took Hayden’s hand and left.When they got downstairs, Hayden glanced at her and asked, “Are you sure you want to just leave him like that?”“I don’t know,” Stella massaged the point between her brows. “I’m not sure wh
Hayden Quirk arrived half an hour earlier than Stella did on their first date.“You’re much earlier than I expected,” he joked as Stella walked in.Stella was actually on time, but she still felt a little guilty when she saw him already waiting for her when she arrived.“The traffic is terrible today,” she said.“Don’t worry about it,” Hayden said, handing her the menu. “Mr. Ford expected me to wait for you for at least an hour.”“I seriously don’t know what you guys are up to,” she grumbled, exasperated, “but I hope it will at least be over soon. Just don’t drag it out and cause me any trouble.”She ordered a few dishes, then handed the menu back to him. Hayden took it from her, ordered a few more signature dishes that the restaurant was popular for, then looked at Stella with a faint smile.“Did you think this is all just a joke?” he asked.“What else could it be?”“I am serious about this,” he told her, his voice suddenly turning grave. “Since even Mr. Ford agreed that we s
Weston raised his eyebrows at Ben’s words. “But he’s divorced. He has an ex-wife.”“What’s wrong with having an ex-wife?”Ben found Weston’s comment strange. “This man has good qualities. Upon investigation, he has a very good personality too. He was an active member during college. He also has an amazingly beautiful resume. It’s normal that a man like him has been married before… Besides, hasn’t Ms. Sealey been married before herself? She even has two children.”Weston’s expression turned cold at once. “Are you discriminating against her?”“I’m not.”Weston said, “Or do you think she can only find a divorced man for her second marriage?”Ben panicked. “I wouldn’t dare!”With Weston’s ridiculous amount of nitpicking, they could find no one that would match Stella.Hayden sat beside and quietly reviewed Weston’s latest psychological health report. As he turned the page, he suddenly said, “I’m actually a little interested in Ms. Sealey.”Hayden laughed a little and turned to Wes
Stella opened her eyes and shot Weston a cold look. Then, she turned her head the other way.Weston did not touch her again. He knew she was probably angry with him, so he stayed silent.A few moments later, he reminded her, “Don’t be angry. That man is unreliable.”Stella propped her chin in her palm. “And what does that have to do with you?”Weston pursed his lips, setting his jaw in a tight line. He said, “I’ve promised to stop pestering you. It’ll be a promise. I’m fine with seeing you with another man, but at least find someone who makes me feel at ease.”“Why do I need your approval when I’m just looking for a date?” Stella found his words funny. “You’re just my ex-husband. Don’t you think you care too much?”Weston rubbed his brow, and his voice suddenly went cold. “If you don’t want me to keep pestering you like I just did, maybe you should listen to me.”Stella questioned, “Are you threatening me?”“No. I’m suggesting.”Stella was lost for words. Then, she suddenly
Stella froze for a moment when she heard the voice. When she turned around, she saw that Weston had appeared behind her at some point.Weston stared at the man behind Stella with a cold gaze and an icy aura around him. Weston had always emitted a strong aura around him. Anyone who saw him would immediately be terrified because of his intimidating aura.The man froze for a moment at Weston’s sudden appearance. He took a step back and quickly steadied himself before greeting Weston, “Mr. Ford.”He still had the same calm and gentle look. “I’m sending Miss Cicily back.”“I know. Don’t ever show up in front of her again,” Weston told him. “You don’t have to send her back. Stay away from her.”It would be a little inappropriate for the man to act a fool at Weston’s straightforwardness, so he tugged at his collar and asked Weston with a polite smile, “Mr. Ford, you should give me a reason, shouldn’t you? I’m having a good time with Miss Cicily.”“You’re the one who thinks she’s having
Stella smiled. It seemed like he had come prepared.Stella enjoyed chatting with the man. He was sincere and introduced himself properly as soon as they started chatting.The man was also a pianist and came from a scholarly family. Although not super wealthy, he was doing considerably well in the middle class. Stella would not need to worry about the quality of life with him, but that was about it. She certainly could not live a luxurious life.Stella had a good impression of him. She also talked to him a little more about piano music.Stella twirled her hair and smiled. She told him with a nice voice, “I’m sure Roger has already told you about my situation.”“I know.”The man looked at her gently and set the coffee in front of her. He said to her, “I’m very interested in you. I think we’re very suitable for each other. Our living standards nowadays have improved quite a bit. Not many look for a partner purely because of material qualities. People with emotional needs will search