By admin Midnight Call Ch 16
Stella and her mom agreed she’d come home in a month.[]
The next day, she went to handle her immigration paperwork.[]
Just as she was leaving the government building, Stella saw Ryan walking into the marriage license office next door with Claire.[]
Something compelled her to follow them inside, where she found an inconspicuous spot to sit.[]
The man who’d been talking about marrying her just yesterday was now getting his marriage license with another woman.[]
Claire teased him playfully: “Aren’t you worried Stella will find out and get pissed?“[]
Ryan looked at her adoringly: “Of course I’m worried, but I’m more afraid you’ll run off with some other guy. As for Stella, I’ll just make her a fake marriage certificate to fool her.“[]
The words hit like bombs exploding in her ears, making Stella’s head buzz.[]
The next second, she got a text from Ryan.]]
He wanted to take her to dinner, said he had a surprise for her.[]
A surprise?
All she could think was–what a cruel joke.[]
That evening, Stella went to the address Ryan had given her–an upscale, luxurious ballroom.[]
All the city’s elite had gathered there, looking at her with envious eyes.[]
Upbeat orchestral music suddenly filled the air as Ryan, dressed in a crisp white suit, walked toward Stella with solemn determination and dropped to one knee.
“Stella, marry me.“]
The usually composed and reserved man was trembling slightly, his eyes red with emotion.[]
The entire ballroom erupted.[]
“Oh my God! That pink diamond Mr. Mitchell’s proposing with–isn’t that the one from the international auction recently? It’s worth a fortune!”
“That’s not even the half of it! I heard Mr. Mitchell already bought Stella a castle in Europe as part of the engagement!“[]
“What kind of perfect man is this! Girl, say yes!“[]
The crowd’s cheers grew louder and louder, but all Stella could hear was her own heartbeat pounding in her ears as her eyes filled with tears.
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Whatever.
She’d play along with his act for one more month.]
Just as she was about to say “yes,” a piercing scream erupted from the other side of the ballroom.]
A brutal force suddenly shoved her aside, sending her crashing into the champagne tower behind her. She was instantly drenched by the cascade of champagne, and flying glass shards cut into her back.[]
But Ryan’s first instinct was to rush to Claire’s side. Seeing the tiny cut on her finger, he actually put it in his mouth right there in front of everyone.
He cooed over her: “Does it hurt? Let me take you to the hospital.“[]
Claire pretended to be considerate: “Ryan, shouldn’t you check on Stella first? She looks like she’s in real pain.“]
At that, his expression stiffened slightly.[]
Stella’s back was soaked with blood, her whole body curled up in agony, her face white as a sheet.[]
But she didn’t say a word–just stared intently at him and Claire.]
Ryan gritted his teeth and made up some lame excuse: “Stella, Claire’s a designer–she absolutely can’t hurt her hands. I need to get her to the hospital first. My assistant will call you an ambulance.“[]
Under the stunned gaze of the entire room, he abandoned his actual girlfriend and carried his ex to the hospital.]
The pink diamond that had fallen to the floor instantly lost all its sparkle.[]
Stella’s heart ached as tears quietly filled her eyes, and she finally passed out from blood loss.]
When she woke up again, three days had passed.[]
Seeing her awake, the old Mrs. Mitchell cried with relief and quickly called for a doctor to check on her.[]
Only after confirming Stella was fine did she relax.]
Stella felt hollow as she took a deep breath: “Has Ryan been by?“[]
“No, Ryan is… on a business trip.” The old Mrs. Mitchell looked ashamed, her voice breaking: “Stella, I’m so sorry. When that boy gets back, I’ll give him hell!“]
Stella said nothing. She grabbed her phone, switched to her alternate account, and checked Claire’s Instagram []
During the three days she’d been unconscious, Ryan had been living it up with Claire.[]
Day one: lakeside meadow, horseback riding and archery.[]
Day two: boat trip, watching the sunset and sharing their feelings.]
Day three: climbing mountains to watch the sunrise, pure romance…
Even now, Ryan hadn’t once thought to visit her at the hospital.[]
Heartbroken, Stella held up her phone and looked calmly at the old Mrs. Mitchell: “His business trip is actually dating his ex?“[]
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Chapter 2
The old Mrs. Mitchell’s smile grew stiff as she asked awkwardly: “You know everything?“[]
“Yeah.” Stella nodded sadly: “I should be the one apologizing. I’m the reason you lost a son.“[]
These days, she kept reliving the moment Jake saved her.[]
Even with danger right there, Jake gave her the chance to live, taking all the hit himself.
In his final moments, his eyes still held that warm smile as he whispered: “Promise me you’ll be happy.“]
But she’d failed him.]
She wasn’t happy at all now–her heart was full of guilt and turmoil.
Guilt for stealing someone else’s happiness, torn between her obsession with loving and being loved.[]
Old Mrs. Mitchell broke down crying, her shoulders shaking.[]
“Sweetheart, that was his choice.“[]
“Just like Ryan chose to be with you all these years for his brother. I hoped you kids could make it work, but… he still fell for that gold digger!”
Stella wiped her tears, comforted Old Mrs. Mitchell, and begged her not to get involved.[]
Not with her and Ryan, not with Ryan and Claire.]
In a month, everything would be fine.]]
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