Chapter 255 Settling the Future
Abraham lifted his eyelids and glanced at her, his smile growing even gentler. “Such a foolish little thing
But it was precisely her foolishness that had somehow managed to wash the blood and violence from him.
After a while
Abraham was finally satisfied and let Stella go.
Stella’s eyes shimmered with tears as she glared at him. “My mouth hurts”
It really did hurt a little.
He’s completely inexperienced….
Abraham bent down and examined her lips, frowning slightly when he saw the broken skin. “Next time I’ll be gentler.”
“You still want a next time? It really hurts. Stella grumbled, curling back into the covers,
She had originally planned to visit her studio today to give Kimmy some instructions, but in this freezing weather, she didn’t want to leave the house at all
Besides, with her injuries, there was no way Abraham would allow her to go out.
Nothing better than staying cozy in bed on a snowy day.
Watching her lazing around. Abraham chuckled. “Finish up your studio matters soon. We’re going back to Fleule.”
Stella turned around. When
Hearing they were going back to Fleule, her eyes lit up with excitement.
“Can we wait until the marks on my body fade?”
It would be hard to explain to her mother and Marie if they went back looking like this.
Abraham stood up. “About half a month”
Stella nodded. “That’s enough time.”
Half a month – more than enough. But only if Abraham behaved himself like a gentleman.
If he didn’t, and the marks kept piling up layer after layer… Would she even dare go back to Fleule then?
As if sensing her thoughts, Abraham bent down and suddenly moved closer.
Startled, Stella shrank back. “What are you doing?”
Abraham said lazily. “If they ask anything, just tell them the truth.”
Stella’s eyes lit up instantly.
“R–Really?”
“Why not?”
Hearing Abraham’s confident reply, Stella stared at him, stars practically sparkling in her eyes.
1/3
If she could survive staying in Fleule after that, she’d be tougher than anyone.
Abraham eventually left the room.
Left alone, Stella lay there thinking about how to handle the studio.
Back when she opened it, she hadn’t known when she would ever return to his side. She had deliberately avoided any strong tes with Fleule.
Now that she was going back, she wouldn’t be able to visit Rivermount often anymore.
It was something that needed careful handling.
She pulled out her phone and called Kimmy, telling her they would have a meeting at the studio tomorrow.
Then she called Tessa.
Tessa, currently at the hospital, answered immediately with two loud “tsk” sounds.
“Retribution. Absolute retribution. Seriously, what did the Reed family do to deserve all this?”
You’re at the hospital again?” Stella asked.
Tessa sighed. Don’t even ask. My niece got sick again after being discharged. I’m about ready to explode.”
Tessa had been stressed out over her little niece these past few days.
It was during one of these hospital visits that she had run into Jonathan and Rebecca bringing their child in
“You saw people from the Reed family?”
“Yeah. Isn’t it funny? God keeps sending me front–row seats to all the drama.
Stella said nothing
Such obvious schadenfreude… but honestly, it’s kind of great.
Tessa lowered her voice. I heard it was a gun injury. Both his hands are basically ruined. How much must the guy who did it. have hated him?”
“Both hands? Stella echoed.
Abraham ruined both of Jonathan’s hands?
Thinking about it, that was already Abraham’s version of mercy. Given his usual temperament, he could have easily taken Jonathan’s life.
“Yeali” Tessa said. “Susan even fainted from the shock. She used to be so biased when it came to you and their adopted daughter.”
“And now? Her own son versus the adopted daughter which one’s more important?”
Stella stayed silent
Which one’s more important?
She really didn’t care.
“Let them worry about it. The Reed family’s about to fall apart anyway.”
Rebecca had already found out that Jonathan had been spending all his time running around for Lilian
Just wait and see.
“Anyway, there’s going to be a ton of Reed family scandals
