Chapter 256

Stella had spotted Catelyn wrapped in a blanket, sitting on the passenger seat of a luxurious black car. Her eyes twinkled in anticipation as she strode toward them, gently running her fingers across the car's sleek side.

"Mom?" Catelyn's eyelids twitched upon seeing her mother as she tightened her grip on the blanket instinctively.

Stella peeled her eyes away from the car unwillingly and turned toward Catelyn, whose face seemed deathly pale. "Goodness!" she gasped. "Why do you look so pale?"

"I have a cold, and Mister Mason here sent me back." Catelyn thought for a moment before deciding to get out of the car as she pulled on the handle.

Stella caught her arms as she observed the man behind the wheels.

That was the first time Cedrick had seen Stella.

He got out of the car and nodded politely at her.

"Good evening, Missus Clark."

Stella gulped in a thirstful manner and smiled brightly as she reached her hands out to him passionately. "Mister Mason? You're the owner of the mansi