Chapter 7
Stella, we need to talk On the other end of the Ene, Paige’s voice was thick with tears. “I’m waiting for you by the lake.“|||
The wind was fierce by the lake.
Paige wore a thin white dress, her long hair whipping around wildly
She clutched a piece of paper in her hands, and the moment she saw Stella, tears started streaming down her face. With a thud, she dropped to her knees right in front of Stella
“Please… give Adrian back to e
She was shaking as
cried, holding up what looked like a severe depression diagnosis really can’t live without him… I die…”
Stella froze, reaching out to help her up: “Get up first.”
Brige grabbed her wrist desperately, her nails digging into stella’s skin. Im not getting up until you say yest |
Stela took a deep breath, about to tell her that she’d already reacted her badge and would be divercing Adrian soon-|
But seeing Stella’s hesitation. Paige’s expression suddenly shifted |
“you really gonna make me do this the hard way?!” She suddenly shot to her feet, her eyes turning cold. “Adrian doesn’t even like you! You can use Grandpa to keep his body here, but you’ll never have his heart! I can prove it to you–between the two of us, he’ll never choose your
Before Stella could reaft, Inige grabbed her wrist and shoved her hard to the lake
DONG
The icy water instantly swallowed her.]
Stela couldn’t swim. Her limbs falled desperately, but she could only watch helplessly as her body kept sinking, Water Bonded her nose and mouth, suffocating her. Through the murky water, she saw Adrian running toward them, diving in without hesitation. ]}
Then he grabbed Page and pulled her to shore, never looking hack||
He didn’t even glance at the lake again
Sirdas kings burned as her oxygen ran out, consciousness fading. The last thing the saw was Adrian carrying Paige away in his arms
When the woke up again, harsh tights made Stella squint
“You’re awake?” A nurse was changing her, her tone matter of fact. “Lucky the pack staff found you in time, or you would’ve been in real trouble“]
Who brought me here?).
“The lakeside staff The nurse paused. “We called your emergency contact, but he seemed to be taking care of another girl and couldn’t come. Should we keep trying
Stela just closed her eyes and shook her head softly: Nu Don’t bother anymore.
Then, despite the names protests, she checked herself out early.
When she got home, there were several subcases in the living room
Adrian was standing by the couch and clearly started when she walked in. “You’re back?” His was awkward. “I was just about to tell you… Paige’s condition has gulch worse. The doctor says she can’t be left alone. I want to have her day here for a while He paused, then added, “It’s just because of our history, nothing more. And saving her first at the lake–1 kas just worried she’d try to kill herself
Heating this, Stella just nodded calmly. “Whatever you think is best. You dont need to explain it to me.”
Adrian frowned, seeming to sense something was off about her aude. He was about to say something when–his phone rang brudly ||
I was Fage calling
Hejanswered, speaking quietly for a few turn, then hung up and grabbed his jacket: “I have to go. We talk later.“]
Stella opened her mouth, warding to stop him, wanting to tell him-“Let’s get divorced.” ||
Bir Adrian was already striding out the door, not giving her a chance to speak ||
Half an hour later, Stella got a call from her unit
“Stella the mission’s been moved up–meet at the airport in an hourt“||
She hang up, put on the deep rundform, and left the signed divorce papers on the table. Then she picked up her luggage and walked out of the house without looking
Adrian, this time,
ΤΗ setting you ufer.]]
