The Colonel’s Claim: After the Divorce novel Chapter 14

Clara stopped in her tracks.

Dominic coaxed her gently, "Scarlett and I had to go to the office to discuss business. I promise I'll bring you next time."

"Hmph." Stella wasn't buying it.

Dominic chuckled softly. "How about I ask Scarlett to come over and keep you company later? Would that make you feel better?"

Stella hesitated, her dark eyes darting around thoughtfully as temptation took hold.

But then she realized that if Scarlett came over, her mom would probably yell at her again, so she quickly dropped the idea.

It was so frustrating.

Why couldn't her mom just be nice to Scarlett?

Her shoulders slumped in defeat.

Dominic pinched her cheek lightly. "I promise I'll take you to see Scarlett tomorrow, okay?"

At those words, Stella's eyes lit up immediately.

"Really? Yay!"

"..."

Clara stood outside the room, her fingers stiff as she held the bowl.

The scalding heat of the porcelain had turned her skin red, yet she felt absolutely no physical pain.

She stood there, frozen, for a long moment before finally stepping inside.

Spotting her, Stella pursed her lips and watched her carefully. Sensing that Clara wasn't about to lose her temper, she demanded spoiledly, "Mom, feed me."

Clara declined with a flat voice. "Have Dominic feed you. He's holding you, so it's easier."

Dominic shot her a brief, unreadable look.

Stella felt a twinge of disappointment. After all, Clara had never refused a single demand from her before, especially when she was sick—her mother used to wait on her hand and foot.

But today...

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