Love After Divorce

Chapter 242: Stella stayed alone in her room for a while before the servants came in with RKs private doctor.

Miss Richard, how is your foot? the doctor asked, but as soon as he saw Stellas right foot, now even more swollen than before, he was stunned.

Stella curled her lips, unwilling to explain what had just happened.

However, the maid standing beside her quickly spoke up, Miss Richard… she slipped accidentally, Stella lied smoothly, unwilling to air her familys dirty laundry.

She didnt want anyone to know how bad her relationship with Sophia truly was.

The doctor, though surprised, didnt push further.

Miss Richard, I already told you not to put weight on your foot.

Why are you moving around again? Now its even more swollen! he said, concerned.

Stella remained silent, unable to shake the frustration building inside her.

The tension between her and Sophia wasnt new.

They had never gotten along, even when Stella was part of the Richard family.

But now, the animosity seemed to have worsened.

If something like this happened today, it could easily happen again.

Stella felt a deep sense of melancholy.

If only her mother had been able to take her away from the Richard family, none of this would be happening.

She wouldnt have grown up alongside Isabella and Sophia, who only brought her misery.

There was an indescribable weight in Stellas heart as she sighed heavily.

She still didnt know if marrying René Kingston, as David had forced her to, was a blessing or a curse.

The doctor checked Stellas foot again, applying some ointment to help with the swelling.

He warned her once more, Its important not to aggravate the injury.

If you dont take care of it, itll only get worse and take longer to heal.

Stella nodded silently, and the maid standing nearby offered to help.

Miss Richard, let me apply the medicine for you.

Your foot hasnt healed yet.

But Stella, unaccustomed to being cared for, declined.

No, I can do it myself.

You dont need to stay.

Im fine.

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Once the room was quiet again, Stella felt a wave of loneliness wash over her.

She couldnt stop thinking about Sophias harsh words.

Even though Stella knew her marriage to RK would likely be short-lived, Sophias taunts still struck a nerve.

She questioned herself, wondering whether it was right or wrong to continue staying at the RK mansion.

Deep down, she had already made up her mind.

They would divorce sooner or later, so she needed to distance herself from him.

It was only a matter of time.

As Stella was lost in thought, her phone rang.

Looking at the screen, she saw it was Kelly calling.

At that moment, she welcomed the distraction.

Stella had always confided in Kelly, even when she lived with the Richard family.

Kelly had been her closest friend for years, and even now, nothing had changed.

Stella picked up the phone, her voice carrying the weight of her unhappiness.

Kelly, on the other end, immediately noticed something was off.

Stella, are you okay? Your voice sounds… different, Kelly asked, trying to lighten the mood with a joke.

Yeah… Stella replied, but her tone gave away her frustration.

Originally, she had been in a strange mood after RKs sudden return the previous day.

Although she found his presence unsettling, there was an odd sense of security in it.

Stella shook her head, thinking she must be going crazy to feel that way.

It had to be because of the boredom during summer vacation, being stuck at home every day.

That had to be why she felt a strange comfort in RKs presence, something she never thought she would feel.

Whats going on? Tell me, Kelly urged, her voice warm and familiar.

She was always ready to listen, just like in the old days when Stella confided in her about everything.

Is it because of RK? Did he make you angry again? Kelly teased.

She knew well that if anyone could upset Stella, it was usually René Kingston.

Stella sighed and lowered her head.

Its not RK this time… Sophia came to the RK mansion and found me.

To be honest, Kelly didnt need Stella to explain further.

She already knew what kind of person Sophia was and the strained relationship between the two sisters.

Stella and Kelly had been friends for so long that Kelly understood everything about her, even without words.

Having spent so much time together over the years, Kelly was fully aware of Stellas family dynamics and her half-sister, Sophia.

She knew how deep the tension ran between them and how troubled their relationship had always been.

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