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"Are you certain she took the millions you mentioned in exchange for her freedom?" Ramon asked, further baffling Charles. All Charles knew was that Stella had accepted the money and left."And you believe she has another man?" Ramon pressed Charles again."Grandpa, you heard her earlier. She said she's married now," Charles replied reluctantly.Ramon shook his head in disbelief. "I hope Sophie isn't foolish in choosing her spouse. And I hope she isn't blind to the truth, like you."Charles sighed softly, choosing not to argue with Ramon.If it were up to Ramon, he would have kicked Magda out of his grandchildren's lives after their father passed away. But Sophie loved Magda because she had grown up knowing her as her mother. Ramon fell silent, so Charles returned to his work."The food is ready! Come on, I know you've missed my cooking." Stella approached Ramon cheerfully.Charles stood up instinctively and followed Stella, who was pushing Ramon's wheelchair into the dining room
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"Sophie, why are you in Grandpa's room? What do you want, and why did you come back?" Sophie fired off questions at Stella as she approached Ramon.In her mind, Stella clicked her tongue, annoyed at Sophie's accusatory tone."Sophie, why ask like that? This is Stella's home, so you shouldn't be interrogating her," Ramon interjected.Sophie rolled her eyes at Stella, frustrated that Ramon was still taking her side. "She didn't sign the documents before, so she has no right to this house that belongs to Charles!" she snapped.Magda froze in place when she heard Sophie's words. She felt nervous that this information might reach Charles."What did you say?" Ramon asked, narrowing his eyes. "Are you saying you knew she didn't accept what Charles offered, but you didn't tell him?"Sophie turned pale, her heart racing. It was too late to retract her words, spoken in a moment of jealousy and anger. "Grandpa, it's not my fault. Stella is just too arrogant. She wants to prove that Charles
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Ramon slumped in his wheelchair, feeling overwhelmed with sadness as he realized Sophie was consumed by unfounded jealousy.Stella, not wanting to make things worse, didn't reply to Sophie's comment. Instead, she said gently, "Grandpa Ramon, please rest now. I should go."Ramon looked at Stella with pleading eyes, shaking his head, not wanting her to leave. He worried this might be their last meeting."Oh, being all nice now that Grandpa is around!" Sophie sneered at Stella.Not wanting to get involved and possibly become Ramon's target of anger, Magda hurriedly left. She knew Sophie's actions might be blamed on her but secretly felt satisfied with the chaos. If Ramon died from anger, it might make her life easier."Enough, Sophie!" Ramon's voice shook with anger."What's going on here?" Charles entered the room in a rush, going straight to Ramon's side and calling for the nurse.Sophie panicked as she saw Ramon struggling to breathe. "Charles, it's Stella's fault that Grandpa g
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Ramon was already asleep when the doctor came. Stella stayed close, ignoring Sophie's angry stares."Good thing we kept his blood pressure down. Try not to upset him," the doctor told the family."Take her away, Charles, before Grandpa gets worse," Sophie said, pointing at Stella."If you don't have anything helpful to say, just stay quiet," Charles replied firmly.Sophie pressed her lips together, feeling both embarrassed and furious, sensing that Charles was taking Stella's side."You need to take him to the hospital tomorrow morning for blood and urine tests," the doctor said as he packed his bag."Thank you, doctor," Charles said, shaking the doctor's hand as he showed him out.Stella quietly returned to her seat, ignoring Sophie's glare."Why are you here? If you think you can use Grandpa to get to Charles again, you better stop now because I'll make your life hell!" Sophie threatened.Stella met her with calm disinterest. "Sophie, why are you so angry with me? Don't you
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"You should be grateful to me and be nice. Have you forgotten you had another choice back then when you left?" Stella said, her voice low and threatening.Elizabeth quickly glanced around to make sure no one else heard. "Shut up! No one will believe you even if you spill it!"Stella gave her a mocking look. "Don't worry, I have no plans to return to this family, so your secret is safe."Elizabeth seethed with anger as she watched Stella walk away, feeling dismissed and powerless.In the study, Sophie cautiously approached Charles, with Magda following silently. Charles' stern demeanor was intimidating, leaving Sophie hesitant to inquire about their summons."Tell me everything now," Charles demanded.Sophie and Magda exchanged nervous glances, both uncertain about what Charles was referring to."Why did you tell me that Stella took the papers after she signed them?" Charles asked, his voice low but tinged with anger.Sophie's heart raced, panic rising within her. She glanced at
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Sophie and Magda exchanged glances, both thinking the same thing: if Stella remained in the house with Ramon, she would surely use the situation to reconnect with Charles. Sophie felt sorry for Elizabeth already, knowing she would be hurt again.Charles was the first to exit the study, leaving them behind. In the living room, he found Elizabeth waiting."Honey!" Elizabeth exclaimed, rising from the couch as soon as she spotted Charles."What are you doing here?"Elizabeth felt hurt by his question. "I heard that Grandpa Ramon wasn't feeling well and—""You shouldn't be here, especially because it might upset him more."Elizabeth couldn't hide the pain on her face. She looked at Charles with tears in her eyes. She felt like a parasite, unwelcome and burdensome. "Charles, if I had known your grandfather would dislike me even more, I would never have agreed to let you marry Stella."Charles shut his eyes tightly as a headache started. He felt sorry for Elizabeth, but that was all.
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"Don't worry, I'll return the ring to Grandpa Ramon. I forgot he was the one who gave it to me," said Stella.Charles started to speak but hesitated, his pride getting the better of him.Stella added, "Maybe you're waiting for the ring to propose to Elizabeth.""I can marry her without that ring!"Stella noticed the intensity in his voice and the tension in his clenched jaw. She wondered why he was so upset."Okay, so I don't need to feel guilty if you're not married yet. You can take the jewelry if you don't want it to end up with Marimar. But let her keep the clothes, bags, and shoes."Charles felt more frustrated as Stella seemed to diminish the importance of these items, signaling that nothing linked to him mattered to her anymore."If you're set, I'll go get the ring from the room." Without waiting for his reply, she headed toward her old room."Fuck!" Charles kicked the wall in frustration, unable to accept that he didn't matter to Stella anymore.Driven by anger, he fol
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Stella wiped her lips in disgust after breaking away from Charles. She wanted to lash out at him, but her phone rang suddenly. Seeing the caller, she answered immediately, ignoring Charles standing in front of her."Mommy, I'm going to sleep now," Zion said sweetly.Stella smiled at Zion's voice, her anger fading. "Yes, baby. I'm sorry I couldn't call earlier. Have you eaten?"Charles clenched his fists, seeing the happiness on Stella's face as she spoke. That tone used to be reserved for him. Now, it was clear she genuinely loved the person she was talking to."Yes, Mommy. I miss you!"Stella's smile widened at Zion's sweet words. If he were in front of her, she would smother his cheeks with kisses. "I miss you too, baby!"Charles' expression grew even darker. It seemed Stella had forgotten he was still there. Without a word, he left the room, reminding himself that she was no longer his wife.Stella noticed the door left ajar as Charles walked out."Mommy, are you with Daddy?
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