But Maja just gave a small nod and handed the vase to a nearby maid, flashing Stella a brief smile.
"I've got a flight tonight, heading back to Greenfield with my husband. I hope next time we meet, we can be friends."
Stella stood frozen, unable to even muster a goodbye.
Compared to Maja's openness, she felt like a rat living in the shadows, unworthy of the light.
She even recognized her own pettiness, a pettiness so profound it was almost unbearable to face.
She couldn't bring herself to meet Maja's gaze, afraid of finding disgust there.
Truth be told, she admired Maja and longed for her friendship. But the truth had been exposed, making such a wish pure fantasy.
She remained in place long after Maja had left until Beck came over, glancing at the floral arrangement she had designed and grimacing.
"Ugly."
That snapped Stella back to reality. Looking at Beck's handsome face, she felt a sharp sting, especially on her cheeks, as if she had been slapped repeatedly.
Her pettiness, her darkness, and yet she dared to harbor such feelings.
No wonder she felt like she was on borrowed time. People like her belonged in a darker place.
It felt like divine retribution.
She coughed, noticing Beck's look of disdain as he spoke.
"We'll eat dinner before you go."
Stella quietly wiped the blood from her palm with a tissue, stealing glances at Beck's retreating figure.
Why did fate have to bring Beck into her life at such a critical moment?
Maja left on her evening flight, with Beck personally seeing her off.
He had wanted to include Stella, but she had been distant ever since her talk with Maja, lost in her own thoughts.
So, he left her be, joining the Sanders in bidding Maja farewell at the airport.
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Author, would you story about Ryan settling down and another story on Eric regaining his body and memories back from Patrick, and Eric also settling down as I find it so disheartening for him to have gone through what he went through at the research institute, and I'll like for him to get his "golden boy" life back though, not at the detriment of Ian....
When will the author update to finish Beck's story? What about Dylan and Tyler's love lives? Also, I'll like the author to write on Wilma and Elvis ending up together as she was quite persistent in pursuing him. And Shawn's story, Cornelia Sullivan and Omar Casson. Also, a little write-up on Jeff (Ian's assistant) love life, too. Thanks, author for updating....
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