As Stella entered the spacious hall, Miley happened to descend the staircase.
She hastily discarded her bag and rushed towards Stella, her eyes scanning her friend from head to toe. Only when she was certain that Stella was well did Miley embrace her tightly.
“Matthew was so worried that something might go wrong, so he didn’t allow Flossie and me to visit you. I’ve been anxious these past few days. Seeing you well now is such a relief,” Miley confessed, her eyes welling up with tears.
Stella was deeply moved and felt a pang of guilt.
“I’m sorry for causing you worry. I promise to take better care of myself from now on.”
“Please don’t get hurt again,’ Miley admonished with a pretend fierceness.
“Alright,” Stella replied with a warm smile.
As they exited the villa, Miley noticed several well-dressed bodyguards not far away. She raised an eyebrow and asked, “Did Matthew send them? He seems excessively concerned about you. No wonder you forgave him so quickly.”
Stella blushed at Miley’s teasing tone.
She glanced at her friend and retorted playfully, “You’re looking much brighter today than before. Have you been having a good time recently? Any progress with Neville?”
Miley choked. Avoiding Stella’s gaze, she replied, “Don’t ask about that. I’ll let you know if things between us advance, but…”
She paused for a moment and then grinned slightly.
“I do have a different perspective on Neville.”
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Respecting her friend’s privacy, Stella refrained from prying further.
The two friends continued to chat and laugh as they made their way to the heart of Seamarsh.
Miley ran her fingers through Stella’s hair and remarked, “Your hair has suffered since your injury. Why don’t you get it styled first?
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It’ll complement your outfit later.”
Stella hadn’t paid much attention to her hair in a while, so she agreed without hesitation.
They entered a high-end hair salon, and as they stepped inside, they overheard a sharp voice from within.
“Stella is nothing.”
Stella and Miley came to an abrupt halt, their gaze fixated on a girl whose fiery red hair demanded attention.
It was her voice that had captured their ears.
In her grasp, she clutched a magazine flaunting a striking cover featuring Dulce, accompanied by the bold headline, “Rising Star Plummets Abruptly.”
Stella frowned.