Chapter 73
After lunch, the three women exited the restaurant. Carrie left first to attend an urgent matter at her company.
Stella noticed that Madelyn didn’t have a driver and offered, “Do you
want a ride?”
“Sure.”
Madelyn got into Stella’s car without hesitation. After spending a few years abroad, Madelyn could tell that Stella had become more composed and mature.
Stella lit a cigarette. “Do you mind?”
Madelyn smiled. “You’re already smoking, so why ask?”
Among the three, Madelyn was the only non–smoker, but she was accustomed to the smell from being around Andrew. It didn’t bother
her.
Noticing the constant worry in Stella’s expression, Madelyn asked, Have you gone back home?”
Stella shook her head. Seeing this, Madelyn wasn’t sure what to say.
Though Madelyn wasn’t loved by her parents, Stella’s situation was just as complicated.
Stella’s mother had passed away three years ago, and her father had remarried a woman who brought along an older stepbrother. Since then, Stella hadn’t returned home.
“I’m heading back to Felasko in a week,” Stella said.
Madelyn was alarmed to hear that. Memories from her past life
As a result of her relationship with Andrew, Madelyn’s last meeting with Stella was at her grandmother’s birthday banquet. After that, they never saw each other privately.
Three days after Stella got into trouble, Andrew deceived Madelyn and promised to take her to Felasko. She had intended to seek out Stella there, but instead, she received devastating news.
Noticing Madelyn’s silence, Stella turned to her. “What’s the matter? Why are you so pale?”
Madelyn brushed aside her thoughts and looked at Stella. “Is it
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