Chapter 1802

Stella leaned in, her tone laced with concern.

“You recall when the accident happened?”

Unaware of Stella’s hopeful eyes on her, Bella responded, “It was not a serious accident.

Everyone was okay, and I recovered quickly.

”

A hint of disappointment shadowed Stella’s expression.

“Oh…”

She sighed inwardly, her optimism fading fast.

However, Stella resolved to press on.

A paternity test was the most effective way to find out if Bella was her mother.

After a momentary pause, Stella shot a glance at Bella and burst out, “Psst, you’ve got something in your hair.

”

Bella reflexively lifted her hand to her hair at Stella’s words.

“Here, let me fix it for you,” Stella chimed in enthusiastically.

Bella nodded, leaning closer to Stella without hesitation.

Stella’s hand paused midair, ready to grasp Bella’s hair, when Elizabeth burst into the room unannounced.

“Stella, what brings you here?” Elizabeth’s voice rang out, her eyes narrowing suspiciously at the scene before her.

Swiftly, she darted over to Bella, positioning herself between them with a protective stance.

Bella shot Elizabeth a disapproving look, her frown deepening at the interruption.

“Could you please stop with the rudeness?” she said firmly.

“Stella and Mr.

Clark are here because they’re aware I’m under the weather.

”

Elizabeth murmured, “I seriously doubt her kindness.

She’s probably here to air some grievances about me.

”

Bella’s gaze silenced Elizabeth instantly.

With Elizabeth’s sudden intrusion, Stella reluctantly abandoned her plan.

Stella understood that even as Bella bristled at Elizabeth’s attitude, she would still side with her daughter.

A fleeting bitterness crossed Stella’s face, swiftly replaced by a forced smile.

“Your health is what matters most, Bella.

If you need anything, just say the word.

Matthew can easily arrange for a doctor to swing by and check on you.

”

Elizabeth’s face darkened at the mention of a doctor.

She asked frostily, “What’s your point? My mom’s perfectly okay and doesn’t need a doctor! Furthermore, our family doctor is practically a legend in Dorburn.

Are you genuinely questioning his medical prowess?”

Stella furrowed her brow, puzzled by Elizabeth’s sudden defensiveness.

Why was she so worked up?