Apart from Amelia and her companionship, Andrew and Mia also often visit Stella. Even when Mia is pregnant, she still frequently goes to Stellaâs house to cook for her and chat with her, but they avoid talking about children.
Everyone Knew that Stella didnât have a uterus, so even though pregnancy was a joyous occasion, Mia avoided the topic. However, Stella didnât mind and often touched Miaâs belly, talking to the baby. The most common thing she said was that she would give the baby a big gift once itâs born.
In her will, Stella wrote that all of her assets will go to Andrewâs child. She found a lawyer to include the assets in her will and made clear arrangements for her affairs. Then she took out her phone and called Amelia.
Amelia, who was holding Graceâs hand and about to go out, answered Stellaâs call with surprise, âStella, whatâs going on?â
Stella looked at her watch and said, âAmelia, I suddenly took on an overseas medical mission and will be doing charity work abroad for a month. Iâm afraid I wonât be able to accompany you guys today.â
Amelia stopped walking and frowned, âYouâre going for a whole month?â
Stella nodded, âYes, you know charity work takes a long time. A month is already short.â
Amelia asked, âWhy did you suddenly take on this kind of job?â
As the dean, Stella could just focus on management, but she always goes to the frontline and takes on all kinds of work. Now she even has to personally go on medical missions.
Stella replied, âDoing something meaningful is better than wasting time.â
Amelia didnât know how to respond. She couldnât stop Stella from doing good deeds, so she asked, âWill someone accompany you?â
Stella nodded, âYes, doctors from various departments have been assigned. Itâs organized.â
Amelia felt slightly relieved and said, âRemember to send me videos every day, call me every day, and let me know if anything happens.â
Stella smiled faintly, âDonât worry, I will.â
After Amelia gave many more instructions and Stella promised one by one, they hung up the phone.
Stella picked up her luggage, which had been prepared long ago, and drove to the airport.
The medical mission was indeed real, and Stellaâs name was on the list, but she didnât actually go. It was just a little trick to deceive Amelia.
Aller Amelia linished reading the list, she felt relieved and sent a message to Stella, reminding her to stay safe on the road.
Stella, who was on her way to Panama, saw the message and replied with a smile, âOkay, donât worry,â
before turning off her phone and sitting in her seat, looking out the window.
She soon arrived in Panama and rented a boat to reach the island.
This small island had been in a state of lockdown since its owner was suspected of committing suicide, and the security line had. not been lifted.
Stella lifted the security line, bent over, and entered. Inside, nobody had taken care of it, and it was overgrown with weeds. Everywhere showed signs of desolation, completely different from when Erin was here.
Stella stood in the mansion, looking around at the scene before her, feeling an indescribable emotion.
She moved forward with stiff steps, dragging her heavy suitcase, step by step, into the villaâ¦
Upon entering, she saw black footprints everywhere. These were left by people coming in and out, making the originally clean and smooth living room look dirty.
Stella put down her suitcase, took out the steak from inside and put it in the refrigerator. Then she went to the bathroom to get cleaning tools and cleaned the living room thoroughly.
She cleaned from the first floor to the third floor. When she stood at the door of the birdcage room, her footsteps seemed to be nailed in place. She didnât dare to take another step forward, as if she would witness a scene of collapse once she pushed open the door.