Chapter 1974

Joann’s temper flared.

“Stella!” Her voice turned sharp.

“Don’t act innocent! If it weren’t for you, my engagement party wouldn’t have been ruined! How dare you accuse me!”

Stella’s expression darkened; she found the situation both ridiculous and unreasonable.

“Given the circumstances, you continue to blame others,” she retorted evenly.

“You should be well aware of your own actions.

”

Waldo, too, looked displeased.

His face stern, he interjected, “If you are here to blame my granddaughter-in-law, please leave.

”

Everyone present understood Stella’s character well, and the fact that the Crawford family had managed to provoke her indicated the gravity of their behavior.

As the tension escalated, Molly attempted to intervene, saying to Stella, “Please don’t be upset, Mrs.

Clark.

Joann’s directness stemmed from her dedication to the Lowell family’s engagement.

Her mood is understandably affected by the outcome.

”

Stella remained unmoved, stating curtly, “The Lowell family has decided to call off the engagement with Joann.

It’s beyond our control.

Her mood is her own concern.

If there’s nothing else, please refrain from disturbing our family dinner.

”

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Molly had always heard that the Clark elders were accommodating, assuming Stella wouldn’t speak harshly in front of her elders, so she brought Joann along now.

Unexpectedly, Stella proved to be articulate.

Despite their preparations, Stella effortlessly thwarted their plans.

She hadn’t anticipated that Waldo and Lucia would rally behind Stella in such a manner.

Molly’s face darkened.

It was clear this dispute wouldn’t end easily today.

She frowned and discreetly signaled Joann.

Meanwhile, Lindsay attempted to fade into the background, minimizing her presence.

Today, she praised Lucia extensively, hoping to improve her standing in Matthew’s eyes.

However, Molly’s unexpected arrival with Joann threw a wrench into her plans.

She prayed silently that Joann wouldn’t mention her.

But the more she hoped to avoid it, the more inevitable it became.

ALL of a sudden, Joann turned to Lindsay and said, “Lindsay, come help me.

Don’t you think Stella has crossed a line?”

Lindsay was acutely aware of Stella’s significant influence over Waldo and Lucia.

If they discovered her collaboration with Joann, who knew how they would perceive her?

Lindsay felt like Joann was driving her insane.

Joann’s reckless actions were dragging Lindsay into trouble.

Everyone’s attention was shifted to Lindsay.

Feeling the weight of every gaze, a storm brewed silently in Lindsay’s heart.