The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1450

The Camerons did indeed have some cunning.

But only some.

After spending a little more time in Nora's room, the two of them returned to the main hall, where the staff was setting the table with an array of dishes.

Seeing Stella, Aherne smiled. "Ah, Stella, you're back. Please, have a seat. Dinner is almost ready."

Stella nodded.

Just then, a cheerful figure bounded over to her side.

"Stella, it's me, Lynne! You remember me, right?"

Stella turned to see a pretty young woman with bright, lively eyes linking her arm affectionately. Her features were soft, her cheeks still holding a trace of youthful roundness, giving her an air of cheerful innocence.

Stella subtly withdrew her arm. "Is there something you need, Lynne?"

Lynne blinked, her eyes wide with admiration.

"I've heard so much about you. You're my idol, just as amazing as Aunt Nora was!"

She then turned her attention to Joshua, her voice crisp and clear.

As they chatted, the meal was served. Stella was seated between Old Mr. and Mrs. Cameron, in the seat of honor. Normally, her junior status would have made such a position inappropriate, prone to drawing critical looks. Yet every member of the Cameron family wore a warm, easygoing smile, showing no sign of displeasure.

Throughout the dinner, no one mentioned Skyler, the company, or the shares. It felt like nothing more than an ordinary family gathering.

After the meal, when Stella announced she was leaving, the Camerons didn't press her to stay. Instead, they graciously walked her to the door.

"The Williams family is cold and heartless," Old Mrs. Cameron said, her smile gentle. "They raised an illegitimate child as their own and ultimately drove Nora away. Stella, I know your relationship with them is strained. But that doesn't matter. We, the Cameron family, will always be your staunchest support."

Her smile remained kind. "Stella, you carry the Cameron name. That means you will always be one of us. Whenever you're unhappy, you can always come back home."