The Wrong Girl and the Wronged Girl (Stella and Ethan) novel Chapter 142

Chapter 142 Scarves Can’t Hide Regret

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Even if the Keene family made a move, the impact on the Reed family’s company wouldn’t be this severe; this time, it had really left them reeling.

When Patrick heard it wasn’t the Keene family, his expression worsened. “Then who could it be?”

Jonathan was speechless. Who?

The image of the man in Stella’s office flashed through his mind unbidden. Could it be him?

At Verdant Villa, Stella stared at the bruises all over her neck, her heart clenching tight. She’d been hiding in her room, too scared to come out, ears perked up listening for the sound of a car outside.

She waited all the way until 9 AM, but still hadn’t heard Abraham leave.

Instead, it was Abraham who came to knock on her door. “Star, time to get up.”

“Ah, I’m a little tired. I want to sleep a bit longer.”

The bruises covered too wide an area–her lips were injured too. If she went out and he saw them, she wouldn’t even know how to explain. What a disaster,

Abraham stood at the door.

When he heard Stella say she was tired, a trace of a smile flickered in his deep–set eyes–barely noticeable.

He glanced at the time on his wristwatch. “It’s already nine, sleepyhead.”

“I’m really tired. I just want to sleep a little longer.”

“I’m coming in.”

Stella was speechless. Wait–why is he coming in?

She spoke in a rush, “Don’t! I’m getting up now!”

The moment she heard Abraham say he was coming in, her voice turned frantic. She quickly pulled her collar higher to cover her neck.

“Come on, breakfast has already been reheated several times.

“Got it

Inside the room, Stella felt like crying.

She rummaged through her closet for a silk scarf, but it didn’t cover enough, so she grabbed a neck warmer and wrapped it tightly.

When she came downstairs, she saw Abraham sitting on the sofa with his laptop on his lap, working.

Hearing her footsteps, Abraham turned to look at her; sure enough, the dark circles under his eyes were obvious.

“Didn’t sleep well?”

Stella let out a muffled sound of acknowledgment. Her heart had been racing all night. How could I have slept

She glanced at Abraham. Judging from his expression, it seemed like he’d completely forgotten everything that happened after he drank.

11:57 AM

Chapter 142 Scarves Can’t Hide Regret

Abraham noticed the scarf around her neck. “Are you cold?

“No,” Stella answered instinctively

The second the words left her mouth, she regretted it

Sure enough, Abraham asked. “If you’re not cold, then why are you wearing such a thick scarf?”

The indoor temperature was always kept steady, there was no need for extra layers

Hearing that, Stella pouted and didn’t know how to answer. Why? Because of what you did obviously!

The housekeeper saw Stella come downstairs and told the staff to bring out the reheated breakfast,

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Stella ignored Abraham’s question and headed straight to the dining room. She took a sip of pondge and glanced toward the living room. “Aren’t you going out today?”

“A bit later.”

“Oh

No wonder he hadn’t left yet.

Abraham put down his laptop and walked over to the dining room. He was tall–probably around six–foot–three.

Just looking at those long legs was enough to get anyone’s blood pumping.

Over the years. Stella had seen just how much girls liked Abraham

But he always gave off this icy aura that kept most people away,

Of course, some had tried drugging him.

But who knew what happened to those people–none of them ever showed up again.

Abraham sat down across from her, his gaze dark as he looked at her.

Stella’s heart skipped a beat. “Why.. why are you staring at me like that?”

“Why are your lips so swollen?”

Stella’s mind buzzed: her blood started racing again

He really didn’t remember anything.

He was actually asking why her lips were swollen!

Stella had a headache “Do you even remember how you got home last night?”

“Hm?”

Stella fell silent, Great, he really doesn’t remember.

just thinking about it made her want to pull her hair out.

Before she could say anything else. Abraham suddenly reached over and pulled off the scarf around her neck.

Stella felt a chill rush over her neck as her heart stopped for a second.