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Stella believed she was having delusions. Clarence could hardly have made such a request. Would he do something like that? How naive! Her expression was expressionless and perplexed, as if she wasn't sure if what she had heard was real. She just stood there.

Clarence said after realizing what he had said, "You..."

In the following moment, Clarence’s eyes widened as Stella, who had not moved, abruptly leaned over. His face was pressed against soft lips.

Clarence’s pupils quivered a little. At first, Stella replied no, but considering their unequal relationship, she realized that he might not truly give her the phone back if she disregarded his instructions. She had the right to demand a lot of things, but not the child. She was too terrified.

Would Clarence force her to have an abortion if he knew about it?

She gave him a kiss right away. Well, they'd shared a kiss earlier. Then she extended her hand to him. "Can I have my phone back?"

Clarence said as his eyes blurred, "You