Stella Grace was very determined. “I also have something to do. It will take three months.”
She had a tendency to abandon things halfway through. It was evident in her love for Frederick, her love for Jasper, even her love for her work.
If she faked her death, it would be impossible for her to stay in A city. She still had things to do, so as not to leave any regrets.
Frederick Addington finally gave in. “Okay, I will give you three months. I will send Titus away in three months. Stella, don’t do anything that you’ll regret, and don’t let Jasper know about this. Otherwise, there really is no turning back.”
Stella nodded. “I’m going back. I’ll go to Yale City tomorrow.”
“I’ll send you back to the military base.” Frederick opened the door of the bathroom.
Stella looked at Titus. “No, I can go back by myself.”
Titus sat in a chair and looked at them like he was afraid of being abandoned.
Stella stepped forward and kissed Titus on the forehead. “Mommy has something to deal with. I need you to wait for me for a few months. From now on, we will never be separated again.”
Titus jumped to his feet and hugged Stella. “I have a mommy now, I will never be bullied again. Even if I have to live under a bridge with you, I will still be very happy.”
Stella rubbed Titus’ head and said, “Mommy is rich and won’t let you live under a bridge. I will let you go to school and read books. In the future, you will marry a person you love and become a successful person.”
“Mmhm, as long as Mommy loves me, I will listen to her,” Titus said in his squeaky voice.
Stella kissed Titus’ forehead again and walked out the door.
Frederick called for a taxi.
Stella got in the car and left.
She leaned against the seat in a daze, thinking about Frederick’s words.
Three months from now, she and Titus would live a plain and loving life together. Perhaps that was the happiest life she could ever have.
The phone rang.
She answered it.
“When will you be back?” Jasper Milton asked softly.
“Maybe in an hour or two? Why?” Stella looked outside to see where she was.
“My mother would like to invite you to dinner. If you don’t want to go, I’ll reject it.”
“I can go,” Stella said.
When she wanted to be with Jasper, she would mull over things for hours. But now that she was going to leave anyway, it didn’t matter anymore. She didn’t want to make things difficult for Jasper.
“Then don’t come back first. We’ll meet at the famous restaurant in Suntec International Inc in two hours.”
“Okay.” Stella hung up. Since she didn’t have much to pack, it would not be too late for her to go back and pack after dinner.
She went to Suntec International Hotel first and bought three sets of clothes, some cosmetics, and a lipstick for Suzi Shine.
After that, she headed to the famous restaurant.
Suzi also happened to arrive at that moment.
Stella nodded politely.
“Come with me.” Suzi kept a formal profile as she entered the room. She handed the menu to Stella and said, “Order whatever you like.”
Stella handed the menu to Suzi. “Anything is fine. You should choose.”
Suzi could sense that something was off with Stella. She was not as sharp as she was in the morning, she was much gentler.
Suzi frowned slightly as she scanned the menu. Three minutes later, she handed it to the waiter.
The waiter went to place the order.
Suzi looked at Stella intently. “I have seriously considered what you said.”
“My words were harsh, I’m sorry.” Stella took out the lipstick from her bag and put it in front of Suzi. “This lipstick is suitable for your temperament and skin color. I bought it when I went to buy cosmetics. I thought of you, so bought it.”
“I haven’t been good to you,” Suzi said coldly.
“I thought of that too when I was angry. However, when I looked at the problem from your point of view, I found that you have done your best. You have sacrificed a lot for your family, husband, and children,” Stella said softly.
Suzi narrowed her eyes and said warily, “Are you sucking up to me?”
Stella smiled and said, “You invited me to dinner with Jasper, but you came alone. Are you here to bless our union, or could it be that you have something to tell me? Sucking up to you won’t change your opinion of me.”
“You really are a master at psychology. You can control people’s hearts and confuse men,” Suzi said disdainfully.
“Actually, you can’t seduce men through psychology. Everyone still has their own perspective and values. It’s just that psychologists have the advantage of understanding their thoughts better than others,” Stella explained.
“If I had the right to make this decision, I would not choose you to be my daughter-in-law. But Jasper likes you. As you said, I don’t want to wait until he has everything but love,”
Suzi said a little sadly.
Stella lowered her eyes.
Suzi had agreed to let her and Jasper be together, but she couldn’t stay with Jasper anymore.
“The future is uncertain. You don’t have to worry about it. Just do what you have to do. Sometimes, the more you do, the more mistakes you’d make.” Stella said meaningfully.
“Why do I feel that you are being a little weird? I have agreed to let you two be together, yet you still so resistant,” Suzi said a little angrily.
“Let’s just let fate decide our path in life,” Stella said lazily.
Just then, Jasper entered the room and saw Stella and Suzi.
“Mom.” he called out as he sat down beside Stella. He held Stella’s hand and scanned her.
Stella smiled slightly and said, “We reached ten minutes ago. We have already ordered.”
“Okay,” Jasper responded.
Suzi got straight to the point. “When are you going to have children?”
“We’re ready. What’s wrong?” Jasper asked, confused.
“Have one before I get old, I can help you take care of the child. Let’s hold a wedding party on another day.” Suzi had silently accepted Stella.
Jasper understood why Suzi invited them to dinner. “Thank you, Mom.”
“I hope you can spend the rest of your life together,” Suzi said thinly and looked at Stella.
Stella just looked down and said nothing.
Jasper gripped her hand more tightly.
Stella looked at him.
Jasper smiled.
He rarely smiled, it was particularly charming. But it was also poisonous to her heart. When she thought of their impending separation, her heart broke.
He should be with Bettany Hadley after she left.
It seemed that at the end of the day, she was nothing but a fleeting presence in Jasper’s life. That was not the case for Bettany.
After dinner, it was still early. After Jasper put the clothes she bought in the car, he took her shopping at Suntec International Inc like any normal husband would.
“You don’t seem to be in a good mood? What’s wrong?” Jasper asked, confused.