Stella clenched her fists as jealousy burned in her eyes. Even though she was engaged to Declan, she knew that Hailey had always occupied a place in his heart.
A woman's intuition never lied.
Now, Hailey was back, entangling herself with him once again and making Stella feel threatened.
She loved Declan. She loved him a lot. She didn't want to lose him.
"Ms. Xanders, what exactly is going on?"
Annoyed, she snapped, "All of you, get out!"
The crowd quickly scattered.
Just then, Bob arrived. He looked at Stella. "Stelly, what's wrong? Who made you upset?"
Stella reached out and hugged her father. "Dad, you're here?"
Bob glanced around. "Stelly, where's Declan? Wasn't he supposed to be here with you? Where did he go? Why are you here alone?"
She couldn't bear to speak ill of Declan. "He just went to the restroom, Dad. Dad, I'm scared of losing Declan. I want to marry him as soon as possible."
Bob frowned. "Stelly, why are you in such a hurry to get married?"
"Because I want to marry him! But I feel like Declan isn't in a rush. Dad, you have to find a way to make him marry me sooner."
She pouted playfully. "Dad, you think so highly of Declan. Everyone says a son-in-law is like half a son. If I get married, you can hand over the family business to Declan, and then I'll give you a bunch of grandkids. You can retire and enjoy life taking care of them!"
Bob burst into hearty laughter. "You really are ready to fly the nest, huh? Alright, I'll think of a way."
"What way?"
He smirked knowingly. "Simple. You and Declan just need to seal the deal."
Stella's face flushed. "Dad!"
"Don't you want to?"
"If you can be here, why can't I?" she shot back, her lips curling into a smirk. "Declan, didn't you say you didn't know me? Then, why did you save me? Why do you care?"
She felt a burst of joy in her heart. Declan cared. He had pulled her out of that scion's clutches. She had won the gamble.
Declan braced one hand against the wall, effectively caging her in between his body and the cold surface behind her.
His deep, intense eyes locked onto hers. "Hailey, I'll say it one more time. You don't belong here. Go home."
Hailey lifted her chin defiantly. "I'm not going home. I want to stay with you."
Declan's expression darkened. "Hailey, there's no future for us."
With that, he turned to leave.
But before he could take a step, Hailey swiftly reached up, hooked her arms around his neck, and pulled him down. His face was now mere inches from hers.
She looked into his eyes. "Declan, you have feelings for me. You like me!"

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Divorce Prescription (Celina and Adam)
Such a wack writer....
And now we're onto another sets of characters that weren't included from the beginning....
Nathan and Michelle???...
Thought Celine got pregnant before Hailey…..how come Celine is 3 months and Hailey 7?...
if there is already a surveillance video as evidence for the poisoning of Hailey, why go all the trouble of pretending? Celine is also pregnant right? What is happening to them, and what about Adam's headaches ......
Why is this writer like this! Seems it’s going to be a never ending story!!! Rebecca or Melody, why is she here again!!! Don’t these female characters move on!!! Goshhhhh...
A man with a team of invisible bodyguards that only appear on orders and disappear in time of troubles. Hmm😆🤏...
When will Hailey show that she is Adam's cousin and be ruthless? Joanne needs to be put in her place and realize Jonah does not want her. Ewan is just as bad as she is. Hailey needs to get help from Celine or Adam if she doesn't want Jonah to find out what's happening....
If the focus has to go on other characters in the book, at least make it more interesting! They were separated for three years, and still having love rivals! Especially one from the past!!! Why can’t Ewan and Joanne move in together and move on!!...
Imagine the long read if they decide to switch back to Adam and Celine. Not reading this with the same enthusiasm from the beginning....