The Wrong Girl and the Wronged Girl (Stella and Ethan) novel Chapter 17

When Ethan first saw the necklace, he had unconsciously pictured Lillian wearing it. Now, seeing it around Stella’s neck, a strange emotion stirred within him.

“Why are you only getting back now? I told you to pick up Stella, but she came back on her own!”

Ethan glanced at Stella again before shifting his gaze away front the necklace on her neck.

Madeline patted Stella’s hand. “Stella, wait here for a moment. I need to have a word with Ethan.”

Stella nodded slightly, and Madeline shot Ethan a look before leading him upstairs to the study. There was no need to guess —it was about Lillian. Madeline still didn’t trust him and was going to drill it into him once more. The conversation lasted

half an hour.

When mother and son came downstairs, both had regained their composure. Clearly, anything unpleasant had been set aside.

Madeline smiled warmly at Stella. “Stella, I’ll check on things in the kitchen. You and Ethan should talk.”

Before Stella could respond, Madeline had already walked away, taking the butler and maids with her, leaving the two of

them alone.

Stella was s

still playing a game on her phone, the sound of gunfire echoing from the speakers. Ethan immediately recognized it as the most popular mobile game at the moment.

A woman who doesn’t know how to do anything but play games–how could the elders possibly believe she’s fit to be my wife? Ethan thought, irritation creeping in

He opened his mouth to say something, but before he could speak, he saw Stella’s fingers flying over the screen, completely engrossed, as if he didn’t exist.

Her indifference made him even more frustrated.

Just then, his phone rang, it was Susan. Ethan instinctively glanced at Stella. Seeing that she was still deeply engaged in her game, he stepped outside to take the call, completely forgetting Madeline’s earlier warning to minimize contact with the Reed family.

He answered, “Madam Susan.”

Susan’s anxious voice came through. “Ethan, what are we going to do? One of the most important doctors for Lillian’s treatment just left the country.”

Ethan frowned. “Which doctor?”

“A top gynecologist–Rivermount’s genius professor, Rianne.”

Ethan replied, “I’ll find someone else. Don’t worry.”

To him, it was just a doctor. There were plenty of skilled professors and specialists available. Well, maybe not as young as this one, but still, it’s not like they’re irreplaceable.

Susan grew even more frantic. “No, it has to be her! I’ve already looked into the alternatives, and most of them recommend

surgery.

“You know how fragile Lillian’s health is right now. I heard that Dr. Rianne’s expertise is remarkable, and in her care, might be able to recover without needing surgery.”

Her heart needed surgery. Her liver needed surgery. How could her body possibly endure so many major operations?

Lillian

Chapter 17 The Doctor Lillian Needs Is Stella’s Best Friend?

Ethan mulled it over. Rianne… That name sounds familiar. Where had I heard it before!

Susan confirmed, “Yes, she’s a young genius, still quite young

The words still quite young instantly triggered his memory–Rianne was Stella’s best friend.

I’ll handle it,” he said.

“Ethan, please try to secure Dr. Rianne. You know Lillian’s body can’t take much more.”

“I understand.”

Ethan ended the call. The conversation had lasted a full ten minutes.

Finished

When he walked back inside, he saw that Stella’s game had just ended. Judging by her expression, she had won. She glanced toward the dining area–since it was still quiet, dinner probably wasn’t ready yet.

She was about to start another round when Ethan suddenly snatched her phone away.

Stella looked up. What are you doing?”

“Rianne, is she your best friend?”

Stella narrowed her eyes. “So what?”

“Did you have something to do with her leaving the country?

Just last night, Lillian had needed emergency care at the hospital, and during the same visit, they had conducted urgent examinations. The hospital director had even held a late–night meeting to assemble her medical team.

Rianne was definitely on that team, yet now, she had suddenly left the country.

She was Stella’s best friend. If Stella wasn’t involved in this, Ethan wouldn’t believe it for a second.