The wind by the river blew a cool breeze.
Stellaâs mind became clearer, but she still couldnât react. The person she had been looking for for so long was suddenly in front of her.
She froze for a long time, then rushed forward and hugged Roger. âIâm glad youâre fineâ¦.â
Rogerâs eyes were red, and he was panting heavily.
Without saying anything, he just stared at Weston with disgust and hatred in his eyes.
The man stood silently by the side, looking coldly at the picture of the siblings embracing each other, feeling dazzled.
Stella took a deep breath and finally recovered.
She pushed Roger away and looked at him from top to bottom.â Youâre not injured, right? Where have you been during this time? Do you know that everyone is looking for you!â
The more she spoke, the angrier she became.
The shock and surprise at the beginning gradually subsided, replaced by the fear she had felt these past few days, and it flustered her a little.
âWhere the hell have you been? Donât you know how to call me? At least tell Riley youâre safe!â
âHow old are you that you donât know to inform before leaving?!â.
âIâve asked for a leave...â Roger muttered.
âWho did you ask for leave? Did you tell me where you were going? Thereâs been no news about you for the past few days. Everyone is looking for you like crazy, do you know?â
Rogerâs face dropped, and he didnât dare to speak.
After a while, he pulled Stella aside. âIâll explain to you later...â
As he spoke, his eyes were full of vigilance as he stared at Weston. âIâll take you abroad now. Letâs go to Compassvale. The marriage contract between you and him is canceled!â
Stella paused and slowly pushed his hand away.â...you already know?â
âI know everything, and I also watched the engagement banquet.
He suddenly gritted his teeth. âHow could you lie to me like this? You both have already gotten together!â
Before he could finish, a big hand with wellâdefined joints suddenly stretched out beside him, directly pulling Stella over.
âWatch it.â
The man stood beside her, blocked Stella behind him, and glanced coldly at Roger. âWho are you to take her away?â âI am her family, her only relative!â
Roger also stepped forward, trying to pull her over. âWhy canât ! take her away?â
Despite his best efforts, it was impossible to steal someone away in front of Weston.
âLet her go! Why are you forcing her?â
Roger became anxious. âHave you forgotten what you did to her before?â
âI remember.â
âThatâs why I want to make up for the loss.â
âWe donât want you to make up for it! Just get out of the way, and donât disturb our lives again!â Roger almost roared, and his eyes reddened. âGive her to me!â
Stella took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and whispered to her brother, âLetâs go back and talk about this, okay?â
âNo! Come with me now. I donât want you in Nordwen City for a second longer. This city will only hurt you!â
Stella shook her head and looked at him with some sadness.â Iâm sorry...â
His face froze, and he looked at her in disbelief. âAre you going to stay here and marry him?â
Roger frowned again and took a step forward. âDid he force you? Did he threaten you? You clearly said that...â
Before he could finish, he was interrupted by Stella.
âItâs my decision, and I wonât return with you!â
Roger was an emotional wreck, and Stella could only interrupt him, worried that he would say something that would make Weston suspicious.
Only the last step remained.
She couldnât let all her previous patience and hard work go to waste.