By admin Midnight Call Ch 19
He panicked, walking over to hug her as he explained: “Stella, are you mad at me? I didn’t mean to skip visiting you at the hospital. Work’s just been crazy busy, I couldn’t get away. By the time I went to pick you up, the doctor said you’d already been discharged. “[]
Ryan was rambling, his eyes bloodshot.]
In the past, Stella would’ve definitely hugged him back and comforted him.]
But now, she calmly pulled away and looked at this man with no emotion.]]
“I’m not mad.” Stella said flatly.]]
But Ryan asked her defensively: “Then why are you throwing all this stuff out?”
Stella’s face showed no emotion: “Because I don’t like it.”
Something about her words felt off to Ryan, but he quickly dismissed that crazy thought.]
He smiled: “If Stella doesn’t like them, we’ll just get new ones.“]
Ryan had the housekeeper clear out all the trash from the floor, then took Stella’s hand without asking and dragged her to the mall.]
He bought replacements for every couple item Stella had thrown away, then noticed her plain outfit and took her to a luxury clothing boutique.
Stella looked uninterested: “No need. I have enough clothes.“]
But Ryan insisted on buying her new outfits: “But I want to get them for you.“]
Maybe the pleading in his eyes was too obvious–Stella couldn’t bring herself to refuse and randomly picked out a few pieces.]]
Just as Stella was about to try on the clothes, a cheerful voice came from behind.[]
“Ryan! Miss Rivers! What a coincidence running into you here!“]
Ryan’s smile froze slightly, looking somewhat awkward.]
But Stella just glanced at Claire coolly and said with a hint of sarcasm: “Not really a coincidence.“[]
Full makeup and dressed to kill–clearly she’d planned this.
The next second, Claire looked enviously at the clothes in Stella’s hands []
“That dress is gorgeous, Miss Rivers. Can I take a look?“]
She phrased it as a question, but her actions were anything but hesitant []
Claire snatched the dress from her hands and held it up against herself, then suddenly turned to Ryan: “Ryan, how do
look in this?”
you
think I’d
Then she put on a fake embarrassed expression: “Oh my god, sorry Miss Rivers! I’m so used to this, still acting like we never broke up. You don’t mind, do you?“]
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Stella was speechless: “I don’t mind.“[]
But Ryan looked at Claire with total adoration: “If you like it, have the staff get one in your size.”
The sales associate looked embarrassed: “Mr. Mitchell, this dress is a limited edition. There’s only one in the world.“]
Stella stood aside calmly, genuinely curious to see what Ryan would do.
Before Ryan could speak, Claire’s eyes turned red.[]
She reluctantly handed the dress back to Stella: “This dress caught Miss Rivers‘ eye first. I’m fine without it.“[]
Stella was at a loss for words.[]
An unprecedented wave of disgust hit her. Just as she was about to refuse, Ryan snatched the dress from her hands and shoved it into Claire’s.
Then he walked over to Stella and whispered: “Claire has depression. Just let her have this dress, okay? I’ll buy you something more expensive and prettier.“]
Blood rushed to her head, Stella’s scalp tingled with disbelief.[]
She really wanted to ask Ryan who exactly was supposed to be his fiancée![]
But remembering that he and Claire were already married and even had a kid on the way, Stella had nothing to say.[]
She swallowed the bitterness and said flatly: “I’m tired. You two have fun. I’m going home.“[]
Without giving him another glance, Stella left without hesitation.[]
This time she didn’t soften–she packed her bags decisively.[]
All the stuff Ryan had given her, she left behind.[]
With one week left before leaving, Stella calmed down and started planning her future.[]
Before getting together with Ryan, she’d dreamed of becoming a dancer.]
Even after being with Ryan, she’d never given up, practicing religiously.
She drafted a resume and attached a dance video, sending it to the Norwegian Ballet Company.[]
Three days later, she got an acceptance offer.[]
Stella cried tears of joy.[]
“What’s got our Stella so happy?“]
She heard movement at the door as Ryan tiredly hugged her from behind, his warm breath on her neck: “Stella, we’re getting married soon.“]
Stella’s whole body went rigid.[]
She’d almost forgotten about that.[]
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Her departure date was exactly the same as her wedding day with Ryan.]]
Ryan pulled out two marriage certificates from his pocket, apologetically. “I’ve been neglecting you lately. I’m sorry, Stella.
Stella took the marriage certificate, scoffing internally.
Even the photo was photoshopped []
Everything was fake.]
Sensing her mood, Ryan gently stroked her head: “Didn’t you say you wanted to go to the beach? Let’s go on a date.“]
Stella froze for a moment, then calmly refused: “I don’t want to anymore.“]]
“Then where do you want to go? I’ll take you anywhere.” Ryan smiled, seemingly oblivious to how serious things were. Want to take wedding photos? They’d look great at the ceremony too.“[]
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