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Chapter 1531

After a few months, Stella had changed significantly. Not only had she become more voluptuous, but her complexion was also rosier and more vibrant.She looked rejuvenated and spirited, even more beautiful and enchanting than before. Especially notable was her genuine smile, sweet and radiant, which made it clear she was truly happy.During the years she spent with Lucas, Stella did smile, but often those smiles were not heartfelt; they were forced, merely polite gestures.Suddenly, a terrifying thought crept into Lucas's mind, one he had never considered before. 'What does it really mean to love someone? Is it possession, or is it their happiness? If I had to choose between the two, my instinct would undoubtedly be to possess.'Yet Lucas also longed to see Stella's genuine, beaming smile and to know she was living a carefree, joyful life.'Lucas, she's not happy with you, she doesn't love you, let go! Set her free, let her live her life as she wishes!' he kept telling himself, ove
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Chapter 1532

Grace teased, "Look at you, big guy! You're a head taller than Stella; what harm is there in her pushing you around a bit? It's not like you're going to lose a pound for it."John was in the midst of his prime growth spurt, shooting up to a towering six feet in just a few months, nearly matching Lucas's height.John retorted, "Sometimes, I feel like I'm the bonus prize in a family plan."Jokes could go too far, and Stella, worried that John might take it seriously, quickly reassured him, "Don't be silly, kiddo. We're just messing with you. Each of us is vital in our family of four; we wouldn't have it any other way."Seeing Stella flustered, John grinned smugly. "Hmph, as if I didn't know I'm an indispensable part of this family. I was just pulling your leg too."Stella reached out swiftly and twisted his ear. "Dare to tease me again?"John winced, shrinking back. "Ease up! I won't; I promise, never again."Even standing a head taller than Stella, John understood the undeniable
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Chapter 1533

In today's open society, relationships between men and women were no longer as conservative as they used to be.Given his good looks, physique, and most importantly, his wealth, it was hard to believe that Lucas would abstain from sex for several months for just one woman. For this reason, Mitch could not even bring himself to think about it.Grace glared at him. "Look at you, talking as if you're your daughter. He's just a man, nothing special, nothing clean about it. Why keep pining over him?"Mitch replied, "Maybe Lucas is different."Grace retorted, "Regardless, if he's playing around, I need to have a serious talk with Stella. She can't lose her head over just one guy. There are plenty of fish in the sea, no need to stop living for one man.""Mom, Dad, what are you still whispering about?" Stella poked her head out of the car window, working on a tangerine. She swiftly peeled it and popped the whole fruit into her mouth, gulping it down in one go."We're coming, about to hea
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Chapter 1534

Lucas pondered for a moment, realizing the truth in Robbie's words, and understood that preparing a family dinner together could create a more profound atmosphere.He immediately sent a message to Steven: [Don't bother coming over.]Steven: [Huh?]Lucas ignored Steven, pocketed his phone, and focused on the car ahead.The highway was jammed; cars were moving too slowly, and the one in front had already stopped.Robbie spoke up, "Mr. White, the GPS says there's been a major accident up ahead. It might not clear up for a while. We're probably going to be stuck here until nightfall, and we've got no food in the car."Lucas shot Robbie a sharp look that silenced him and said, "You won't die from missing one meal."Robbie muttered under his breath, looking aggrieved.Lucas asked, "What are you muttering about?"Robbie replied, "You're following your wife without even letting her know. What if she's thinking about you too? I'm just worried for you."Lucas responded curtly, "I don't
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Chapter 1535

Stella sensed danger in the man's gaze and tone of voice. Instinctively, she tried to pull her hand away, but his grip was so tight that she could not free herself."Sir, I appreciate your fondness for Stella, but I'm really not her. Please let go of my hand."The man, visibly agitated, said, "Stella, I've said it before, you can fool others, but not me. That red mole behind your ear, nobody else can imitate that."Stella realized she could not deny her identity and shifted tactics. "Alright, since you've recognized me, I won't deny it. Let go of my hand, and I'll sign an autograph for you."However, the man seemed oblivious to Stella's words, pouring out his emotions. "Stella, I've liked you for many years, ever since you first entered the acting world. Even when you were just an extra playing minor roles, I fell for you."Stella smiled awkwardly. "Thanks for your affection, but could you please let go of me now?"The man did not listen, lost in his joy of finally encountering S
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Chapter 1536

Stella glanced over her shoulder; in the car, her father was on a phone call, her mother was napping, and John was engrossed in a mobile game.John was tall and strong for his age, and logically, he could handle the creep bothering Stella. But John was young, unpredictable. Stella could not risk it.Her father was too old to be a match for this maniac. She could not turn to her family for help, unsure of what to do.Lucas, from his car in the rear, seethed at the sight of a guy flirting with Stella, especially as she smiled back. Yet, recalling her indifferent attitude toward him, he restrained himself.He turned away to prevent himself from doing something rash, thereby missing the signs of distress from Stella.Meanwhile, Robbie, ever vigilant, kept his eyes on Stella. It took him a while to sense something was off. "Mr. White," he finally said, "that guy looks familiar, like one of those obsessive fans who stalked your wife last year."As soon as Robbie finished speaking, the
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Chapter 1537

Lucas looked at her. "First, look up at me."Stella lifted her head, glancing left and right, stubbornly avoiding eye contact with him.Lucas reached out, gently turning her face toward him. "Stella, look at me.""What's there to see? Don't I already know what you look like? Nothing special," Stella retorted, her reluctance clear, not wanting to look at him.Perhaps it was not that she did not want to, but rather, she dared not. She feared that just one look from him would make her fall for him all over again.Lucas, realizing he was getting nowhere, decided to change the subject. "That obsessive fan won't be bothering you anymore. You can rest easy.""Thanks." Stella looked at her hands. "If there's nothing else, I should head back to my car."Watching her, Lucas spoke in a low, serious tone, "Stella, don't you want to know why I'm here?""No, I don't."Lucas remained silent."If you're not going to say anything, I'm leaving."Lucas finally said, "I came here specifically f
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Chapter 1538

John managed his own study time, never needing his family or teachers to worry about him.Stella said, "You keep playing; I'm going to take a walk."John replied, "Sure, just be safe. Don't wander off too far, okay? We might need to hit the road anytime."Feeling a bit guilty, Stella hummed a response. She sneakily grabbed a box of beef jerky, stuffed it in her pocket, then put on some sunglasses before stepping out of the car, pretending to stroll around casually.Finally, she approached Lucas's car door and handed him a whole packet of beef jerky. "I'm giving you this jerky as a thank you for getting me out of that situation earlier," she said.Lucas did not accept it. "Can I choose my own thank you gift?""What do you want?" asked Stella.Lucas patted the seat beside him. "Sit down and keep me company for a chat."Stella hesitated for a moment before sitting next to him. "What do you want to talk about?"Just as Lucas was about to speak, his phone rang. The screen displayed
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Chapter 1539

Stella sniffled, not responding to Lucas's question. "I just hope Emma is still alive, and that I'll see her again someday."Her lack of denial was a positive sign for Lucas.He tightened his hold on her slightly. "Is it possible that Ron can't accept that Emma turned to ashes right under his nose, so he's tricked himself into believing she's still alive?"In the year since Emma's disappearance, Ron had used his vast resources to search the world for her. If Emma were truly alive, and no one was helping her hide from Ron's watchful eye, it would be unlikely that Ron would have found no trace of her.So, in Lucas's view, it was quite possible that Ron was deluding himself.Stella knew the chances of Emma being alive were slim, but she could not help hoping quietly. "Lucas, what if the person who died in front of you was me?"Lucas did not even want to entertain such a morbid thought. "Don't talk nonsense."Stella chuckled. "You know, I've kind of been 'dead' once myself. Just got
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Chapter 1540

"What's our divorce got to do with Emma?"Lucas extended his hand, tenderly holding her face. "You just asked me, what if the dead person were you. I've grappled with that, never daring to probe too deep. But seeing Emma ditch Ron like that, it hit me hard."I feared you'd cut me off just as ruthlessly, so I pushed for the divorce, to set you free."Stella was still processing when a gust of icy wind whipped through the car, sending a shiver down her spine and eliciting a sneeze.Lucas did not hesitate, shedding his jacket and wrapping it around her. "Slide over; I'm shutting the door."Obediently, Stella moved. With the door shut, the car's heating system quickly kicked in, enveloping them in warmth.Stella peeled off his jacket and handed it back. "Lucas White!"It was rare for her to use his full name; it used to happen when he had gone too far, keeping her up all night. Now, hearing it sent a chill down Lucas's spine. "Stella, I'm right here, go ahead."Stella said, "I have
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