Love On Ice: Don’t Leave Me, My Charming Liar

Chapter 338: Stella, however, couldn't shake a sense of injustice on Callie's behalf. As Callie helped her walk toward the exit, Stella glanced back over her shoulder, her reluctance evident. "Callie, are you really okay with this? That despicable woman ruined everything between you and Uncle Ethan." Callie gave Stella's hand a gentle squeeze, her tone calm but firm. "Stella, don't say that. It's all in the past now. Let's not bring it up again." Stella's heart ached. She couldn't help but feel that Callie had endured more than her fair share of pain. The title of Mrs.

Brooks had rightfully belonged to Callie, not some mistress's daughter who brought shame to the family's name. "It's just us here, Callie. You don't have to hide how you feel. I know you must feel wronged," Stella said, her grip tightening around Callie's hand. Callie's expression faltered, sadness flickering briefly before being masked by her usual grace. "It's alright, Stella. What's done is done. I have to accept it, no matter how difficult. But..." Stella's voice grew urgent, her concern mounting. "But what? Did something else happen?" Stella had always supported Callie.

Not only was Callie a perfect fit for the Brooks family, but aligning with the Higgins family was also beneficial for her own standing. Even if Callie didn't end up as Ethan's wife, Stella could have accepted someone else-anyone but Nyla. Callie hesitated, as though debating whether to speak, but eventually shook her head. "It's nothing." "Callie," Stella pressed, her tone soft yet insistent. "I've already accepted you as Uncle Ethan's wife. You don't have to be formal with me. Whatever's on your mind, just say it.

I won't tell anyone." Check for updates g@lnoνℯ․cøm Callie's hesitation lingered, but there was a glimmer of gratitude in her eyes. "I know you're trying to stand up for me, and I appreciate it. But they're already married. No matter how I feel, there's nothing I can do." Tears welled in Callie's eyes, her vulnerability so genuine it tugged at Stella's heart. Stella felt a sharp pang of sympathy. "Callie..." "I'm not complaining," Callie said, forcing a small smile. "You're the only one who ever asks how I feel.

I couldn't help but share, but don't take it to heart." She patted Stella's hand and added, her voice laced with quiet sorrow, "Besides, Ethan seems to have fallen for her. I guess... I have no chance anymore." The sadness behind Callie's smile made Stella's anger flare. Nyla had clawed her way into Ethan's life through manipulation, forcing him to marry her because of the child. Now that the child was gone, what claim did she have? "Don't worry," Stella declared, her voice steady with conviction. "She'll never be truly accepted into the Brooks family.

Without the child, no one will support her. Sooner or later, Grandpa will force her out." . . .