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Before the end of the workday, Stella had already completed more than half of her planning.
She stretched lazily, getting up to pack her things and prepare to finish work with Christina.
They had just reached the elevator when they ran into Sandra and her group. Stella, not wanting to deal with Sandra, moved to the farthest side.
Stella initially thought that after what happened with Makayla, Sandra wouldn’t speak to her today. Unexpectedly, Sandra seemed particularly eager in front of other colleagues.
“Stella, I’m sorry about today. I shouldn’t have blamed you without understanding the situation. I thought about how you and Jack have been in love for three years, it’s impossible for you to just find another man. You don’t even care about a high–quality man like Isaac, you must still be waiting for Jack, right?”
“Sandra, don’t talk nonsense! Stella and Jack have already broken up!” Christina retorted.
“They broke up, but it’s not a farewell, they will make up.”
Sandra said.
Stella didn’t rush to respond, because she hadn’t yet figured out
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the reason for Sandra’s sudden change.
Stella noticed the meaningful smile in Sandra’s eyes,
immediately understanding that Sandra’s mention of Jack probably had another reason.
The elevator doors opened, and the receptionist from downstairs ran over.
“Stella, hurry. Come downstairs quickly. There’s a woman here claiming to be your mother–in–law looking for you.”
“Grandmother?”
Yes, how can I assist you with a romantic novel?
It’s unlikely. Stella and Jennifer have known each other for so long, Jennifer has always been afraid to disturb Stella’s work and would never come to the company to find Stella.
Jennifer couldn’t possibly run to Stella’s company claiming to be her mother–in–law.
Stella had an ominous premonition.
Stella followed her colleagues downstairs, and before she could see the mother–in–law everyone was talking about, she heard a voice in the crowd that was both familiar and strange.
“Is it right for Stella to do this? We just didn’t lend her money, and she’s using marriage to threaten my son.”
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“My son is now so infatuated with her that he can’t eat or drink, and he can’t concentrate on his work. He has tried to reconcile with her several times, but she has repeatedly blocked him.”
“So, it’s up to me to plead with her. Sigh, I just hope she can forgive us for not being able to afford her high spending habits, being just an ordinary family. I hope she can live a good life with my son in the future. Our family all likes her, such a smart and capable daughter–in–law.”
Stella pushed through the crowd at the sound of a voice, only to see Ella with red–rimmed eyes.
Ella was dressed in a black cotton midi dress, carrying a small bag in the crook of her arm. Her face showed discomfort, and no matter how you looked at her, she seemed like a decent and well–behaved person.
In a bustling metropolis like Cutas, dignified elderly ladies always win the favor of young people.
Ella saw Stella coming, and before Stella could react, she grabbed Stella’s wrist.
“Stella, you’ve finally agreed to see me. I want to apologize on behalf of Jack. He speaks bluntly, which upset you. Would you forgive him for my sake?”
Ella spoke sincerely, appearing no different from an ordinary mother.
But Stella knew that Ella was not that kind of person.
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After proposing, Jack said he wanted to introduce his mother to Stella. Stella felt that Jack valued her a lot, so she prepared a cashmere scarf in advance as a gift for Ella.
However, after seeing her gift, Ella tossed the scarf directly onto the sofa, her tone full of mockery.
“A young man from our town married a girl from the big city, and she gave her mother–in–law very expensive jewelry. After a few days, she gave more jewelry. It’s really enviable.”
After speaking, Ella deliberately glanced at Stella.
Stella understood that Ella felt the gift she gave was too cheap.
At that time, Stella thought that Ella might not understand the value of this scarf, so she thought about explaining it.
“This scarf is…”
“I know this scarf is a token of your affection. But I don’t like it. I prefer scarves with flowers.” Ella said, pointing to the scarf draped over the back of the chair.
Stella was just about to say that she had bought a branded scarf, warm and lightweight, much more expensive than her scarf, but was interrupted by Jack.
“Mom, if you don’t like me, let Stella go. Have her buy you jewelry tomorrow, make sure to choose one you like in the store.”
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Stella felt upset inside, but she didn’t want to upset Ella on their first meeting, so she just smiled and didn’t explicitly agree.
But Ella was very happy, and quickly invited Stella to sit down for a meal.
Stella originally thought that everyone would have a meal together, leaving a good impression on each other.
Unexpectedly, all the dishes Ella made contained pepper. Jack knew that Stella couldn’t eat pepper. She looked helplessly at Jack, only to find that Jack was completely ignoring her.
Jack said, “Mom, the food you cooked is really delicious.”
“Then you should eat more. Stella, you too.” Ella handed Stella a hamburger.
Stella frowned, refusing, “Sorry, I can’t eat pepper.”
Ella said discontentedly, “Jack loves pepper the most. How are you going to cook for him if you don’t like it? You’re just not used to eating pepper. You’ll get used to it later. Eat this.”
Stella was taken aback, never expecting Ella to suddenly stuff a hamburger into her mouth, all while laughing and talking to Jack.
“See, I knew she would like the food. City girls are always so
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“Stella, it seems like you have no problem eating pepper,” Jack even joined in the laughter.
At this moment, Stella’s throat was so swollen and painful from choking on pepper that she couldn’t utter a single word.
She didn’t care about anything else, she got up, picked up the scarf on the sofa, and left.
Since Ella didn’t like the scarf, Stella took it back and gave it to
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Later, Jack chased after her to apologize. Only then did Stella forgive him, and she made him promise that they would live separately from his parents after they got married.
Jack agreed, yet he began to covet her house, even suggesting that she should live with his parents.
Jack and Ella never respected Stella.
At this very moment, Stella couldn’t help but laugh as she looked at the humble Ella in front of her, feeling that Ella had inherited Jack’s acting skills.
Stella broke free from Ella’s hand, her voice cold as she said, “Jack and I have already broken up. As for the reason, he knows it well, and I don’t think it’s necessary to discuss it here.”
