Stella finally understood his question He was referring to wliat happened last night. Guinevere said something about their parents giving them a room She thought it was funny. âThe two of you are engaged. You two inay not be married now, but just like you said, youâll tie the knot sooner or later.
Thereâs nothing wrong with living together.â
After she finished, his hand suddenly grabbed her chin with a strong force. The inanâs mood changed suddenly as he bit hard on the comer of her mouth. âYouâre not saying what you think.â He said, âI donât like it when you behave like this.â
His eyes were dark while he looked at Stella steadily.
Stella finally realized what he meant. She took a deep breath and managed a smile. âSorry⦠But I meant what I said just now. Didnât you like the way I used to be understanding?â
âWere you like this?â Weston cupped her face and made her look into his eyes.
It was as if he wanted to see through all her emotions âlf l had spent a night in the same room with another woman, would you have been as understanding as you are now? Do you really have no problem with it?â
Stella was forced to look him straight in the eye she stopped avoiding his eyes and looked at him.
âI know you want me to return to the way I used to be, but Iâm a different person now. I used to have the right to question you, but the one with the right to question you now is Guinevere, not me. Do you understand?â
âYou do have the right,â Weston suddenly interrupted her. He exerted a little more force cupping her face. He inched closer to her ears and said raspily, âYou can question me. 1 allow you the right to do so.â
Stella was forced to lean against his chest. She was so close that she could feel his heartbeat. She had to hold back and force herself to accept it Stella agreed to his request. âOkay, Iâll ask next time.â
She was like a robot who would do whatever he said, but never take a step forward. Even so, Weston was satisfied to have her around.
He placed a kiss on the corner of her mouth. âIn this year, you have to get along with me the way you were before. If not, I might consider extending the time.â âYouâ¦â Stella raised her head and looked at him in disbelief. âYou promised! A year is a year!â âYes, but I also said you have to behave like how you were when we were married. I only see Ella in you now, not Stella.â âWeston, you canât be so greedy!â
Stella sneered.
He wanted a brand new Ella, but he demanded her to act like the old Stella around him He was too demanding âIâm a greedy personâ Weston took her by the waist and made her sit on top of him âLet me hold you a little longer,â he said. As the car drove away, the scenery outside the car window moved backward. Stella closed her eyes, feeling nothing but coldness in her heart. It was no longer throbbing warmly.
Back in Ford Mansion.
Guinevere went to Westonâs study after he left. She stared at the empty desk while lost in deep thoughts.
It was a beautiful day outside. A breeze blew in, making her feel the chill on her face. She closed her eyes for a long time until the nanny called her from outside. The nanny urged,â Miss, the weather is nice today, but itâs still a little cold. Donât stand outside. Youâll catch a cold.â
Guinevere clenched her fists lightly. Until now, they still called her âMissâ. Without the marriage certificate, she would never be Mrs. Ford A menacing look flashed on her face and disappeared in the next beat Guinevere put on a gentle smile and looked at the nanny. âAlright. Thanks for your concern.
Please bring me a blanket.â
âYes, Miss.â