Love After Divorce

Chapter 222: It wasnt good for Stella to say anything now because she would just be lying to her friend.

To be honest, she felt guilty about it.

However, for the time being, Stella could only lie to Kelly and hope to explain everything in the future when she had the chance.

Kelly popped a grape into her mouth and smiled.

I dont believe you… Stella was left speechless.

Well, it wasnt just Kelly who didnt believe hereven Stella herself couldnt quite get past the knot in her own heart.

She didnt fully believe her own words.

Alright, alright, lets drop the subject, Kelly said.

I came to see how youve been doing these days.

A few days ago, you were taken away by Mr.

Kingston, werent you? I was worried something bad had happened! I tried calling you several times, but your phone was off.

I couldnt even get in touch with you! Kelly had been very concerned.

It was because, that night, RK had taken Stella away from the karaoke bar and even removed the battery from her phone! As a result, she had been completely isolated from the outside world until now.

Occasionally, when she had access to the internet, she could chat briefly with Kelly, but it was always rushed.

Kelly, who was working during summer vacation and often going out, could only exchange a few hurried words with her as well.

Stella was locked up in the mansion all day.

Although it seemed like she had nothing to do, in reality, it felt more like she had lost her freedom.

The battery of my phone was taken away these days… Thats why I couldnt contact you… Stella took a sip of juice and spoke with frustration.

Talking about this always made Stella think of him.

Not only had he been gone for a few days, but he had also forbidden her from going out and contacting anyone.

Was she being held hostage? If it werent for the title of husband, she could have sued him! Stellas heart ached at the thought.

But there was nothing she could do about it.

Unfortunately… she had married that man.

Your imagination begins with gαℓησν????????s﹒ç???????? And it wasnt like anyone cared about Stella anyway.

She didnt have a mother, only her grandmother.

Up until now, Stella hadnt dared to tell her grandmother what had been happening, out of fear of worrying her.

What? He even took away your phone battery? Kelly exclaimed, more outraged than Stella.

I knew it! There was no way youd turn off your phone for so many days.

Steven also tried calling you! We were all worried! Kelly went on to explain what had been happening in Stellas absence.

Steven couldnt find you or get in touch with you, so he went everywhere looking for you! He thought you had gone missinghe was really worried.

Stella, in my opinion, Steven is sincere.

He really cares about you… Kelly suggested kindly.

He seems to be really into you.

When he couldnt reach you, he searched everywhere! He likes you so much.

Why not give him a chance? No! Definitely not! Stella immediately turned down the idea, not even needing to think about it.

A few days ago, when she ran away from home and went to karaoke with her friends, she had faced the consequences after returning.

This time… Stella didnt dare to risk it again.

She didnt even dare to leave the house, let alone get involved with Steven.

She didnt want to face RKs wrath.

Why not? Whats wrong with it? Kelly asked, puzzled by Stellas strong reaction.

Her friends response was strange.

Then she asked, suspicious, Stella, dont tell me… You want to be with Mr.

Kingston for the rest of your life? No! No! Kelly, its not like that at all! Stella lied quickly.

I live here because of… a family arrangement.

And besides, hes not even home.

Hes hardly ever home, let alone anything else… Stella didnt want to arouse Kellys suspicion.

Plus, RK had forbidden her from talking about their relationship, so she didnt dare mention it.

She was afraid it might cause problems in the future.

Kelly looked at her with a strange expression but didnt push her to say more.

They had been friends since high school, and Kelly knew that if Stella didnt want to talk about something, she wouldnt force it.

All Kelly really wanted was for Stella to be happy.

Alright, Ill drop it.

I just thought Id introduce you to Steven… He seemed really interested in you, so I thought you should know.

But dont worry about it too much.

Kelly took a bite of a snack as she spoke.

Stella nodded, understanding what Kelly meant.

Although they had only met once, Stella could tell Steven was a good person.

He was upright, calm, and honest, not as arrogant or cynical as some other rich young men.

To be honest, someone like Steven… was the type of man she should be with.

But life was full of unexpected twists.

Who would have thought that RKs wife was a student who had just been accepted into university and hadnt even graduated yet? It wasnt just the outsiders who were shocked by itStella herself often couldnt make sense of it.

Sometimes, she wondered how they had even met and how she had ended up marrying him.

Those were questions no one could have predicted.

After all, their worlds were completely different.

It was probably why RK didnt want anyone to know about it… Stella lowered her head, lost in thought.

She didnt know what was happening to her lately.

Maybe it was because she was staying home every day during summer vacation, but she found herself thinking about that man constantly.

Wherever she went, she couldnt stop thinking about him.

And RK was always busy with work, hardly ever coming home.

Sometimes, he wouldnt return for days, even weeks.

In the past, when Stella was attending college, she hadnt noticed his absence as much.

But now… things were different.

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