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Every moment Clarence had entered, Stella had been anxious. She bit her lower lip because she had just mentioned his infertility. She was unsure if he heard it or not when he abruptly showed up at the ward's door. What would she do if he did? Did he hear more, or what?

Stella’s face flushed at the thought, and she clutched the bed sheet tightly. Clarence entered, scanned the room, and finally focused on Stella’s body. "Why was the door locked?"

Stella’s little face became pale as she tightened up at the sound of this.

Clarence’s eyes grew narrow. This woman was really foolish and had no ability to conceal her feelings. A simple question could unnerve her.

After hearing it, Riley answered the door and told Stella, " Stellalocked the door so she could change into new clothing. Is something wrong?"

Clarence continued to stare at Stella with icy eyes, as though determining whether or not it was real.

Stella could only avert her gaze rather than face his. She was just too simple-