At least, it appeared to Stella that Guinevereâs reputation was more important to him than her life.
She thought he wouldâve certainly chosen Guinevere at such a critical time.
A glint flashed past Stellaâs eyes, but she didnât reply to Weston.
He held her hand and interlocked his fingers with hers as he turned to Mrs. Cohen. âThe doctor is already here. Iâll bring her out first.â
His tone was mild and not particularly emotional, yet it bore a clear, authoritative note.
Stella looked down to see him holding her hand tightly. His fingers were long and gracefulâlooking.
She had a quirkâlooking at other peopleâs hands.
When they were first married, she realized how good Westonâs hands looked, believing that such a pair of hands would look stunning while playing the piano.
Weston did not realize what she thought as he held her hands and prepared to leave. It was then that the sound of a car engine shutting off came from the courtyard.
Immediately after, Chris appeared at the door.
âHowâs Gwen doing?â He was wearing a white suit and looked like he rushed all the way here, an anxious look on his face.
Stella could clearly feel Westonâs hand tightening, making her fingers hurt slightly.
âWestonâ¦â
She couldnât help but turn to glance at him and ask,â Whatâs the matter?â
His eyes shifted. When he snapped back to attention, he released his grip and apologized softly.
âSorry.â
Stella furrowed her brows and surveyed him.
Somehow, she had a feeling that whenever Chris appeared with Guinevere , Weston always seemed a little strange. Was there something between them that she did not know of? Chris walked toward every one in the house and first looked at Mrs. Cohen. âIâm sorry I came late. How is Gwen?â
The look of genuine concern on Chrisâ face softened Mrs. Cohenâs tone. âShe had a dose of sedatives administered.
As for specific details, the doctor is still trying to find out.â
The expression on Chrisâ face was heavy and solemn.â Why did her condition suddenly relapse?â
âYouâll have to ask your beloved son about that!â
Mrs. Cohen began grumbling as she turned toward the two who were about to leave. âIf it werenât for that woman, Ella, Gwen wouldnât have become like this!â
Chris walked toward the couple , his face taut with fury.
He glanced at Ella before turning to look at Weston with an icy glare. âWhat exactly happened?â
Mrs. Cohen sneered and responded on their behalf.â Weston said that he wanted to marry Ella, which shocked Gwen...â
Chrisâ eyes widened. âWhat?â
He was even more agitated than Mrs. Cohen as he questioned Weston. âYou want to marry this random Weston furrowed his brows in discontent. âSheâs not a random woman.â Chrisâ face darkened with anger, âWeston Ford, what did you previously promise me? You said that you would marry Gwen and treat her well! Just look at what youâve done!â
Stella, stuck between them, felt exposed and vulnerable, as if stripped naked and left in the sun.
Westonâs hand tightened over hers as he noticed her gradually paling face.
He looked down at her and said firmly, âI want to marry her. It is a decision I have made, and it will never change.â
âWeston Ford!â Chris raised his volume and glared at him with bloodshot eyes.
Weston looked straight at him and repeated himself. âI want to marry her.â