“What a disgrace! How did her adoptive parents raise her to become such a shameless mistress?”
“I always wondered how she went from PR officer to designer. Now it’s clear. She took advantage of her relationship with Matthew.
The more Stella read the comments, the more she clenched her phone.
Stella felt as if a massive weight compressed her chest, making it hard to breathe.
Miley and Flossie watched her sunken expression with empathy.
Snatching the phone away, Miley urged, “Stella, stop reading those comments. They’re baseless accusations. We know you’re not the person they claim you are.”
Stella hadn’t anticipated being wrongfully accused in such a manner; bitterness swelled within her.
Miley placed her hands on Stella’s shoulders, guiding her back to the sofa.
“If you want to set the record straight, Matthew can announce to all of Seamarsh that you’re his wife.”
“Exactly! These keyboard warriors have too much time on their hands,”
Flossie chimed in from across the seat.
“It’s none of their business who Matthew’s wife is. It’s not their place to pass judgment on you.”
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Lost in thought, Stella didn’t know where to focus her gaze.
Recalling her recent conversation with Matthew, her heart sank once more.
Stella had always been acutely aware of her identity. While Clint did show her affection, she couldn’t escape the voice in her head that reminded her she was never a true Anderson.
She was an abandoned orphan.
This was also why she hesitated to deepen her relationship with Matthew, fearing that her orphan status would cause complications for the Clark family.
Exhaling deeply, Stella mustered a reassuring smile.
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“I’m okay, don’t worry. I’m heading to the hospital to visit Grandpa.”
“I’ll go with you,” Miley declared instantly, rising to her feet.
Now that people were digging into Stella’s background, it wouldn’t take long for them to discover that Clint was hospitalized.
She had to protect Stella from further emotional harm.
Stella didn’t reject her offer. Her thoughts were consumed by Clint’s well-being. The last thing she wanted was for him to see the scandalous rumors circulating online.
While Stella freshened up, Miley discreetly pulled Flossie aside.