“Is that so?” Stella got excited. “He has always been very smart, especially in this field. He
used to pester our parents to buy a computer for him when he was a child. Anyway, they did not agree to
it because they were worried that he might get addicted to computer games. He even threw a tantrum
because of that.”
Listening to her talking about Roger, Justin relaxed gradually. “I have seen a lot of siblings that are not
close because of parental favoritism.”
She was aware of this as well.
However, she was the lucky one. “My parents treated us equally since we were young, so we have
always been close. They let us make our own decisions on most things. Like when I said that I liked
playing the piano, they bought me the best piano, and when I said that I liked dancing, they sent me to
the best dance academy. Robb is different. He likes computers. My parents did not let him have one
because they were worried about him getting addicted to it; that was why he always said that they
favored me over him. But I know they love us the same no more, no less.”
“I can see that you two have a good relationship.” Justin sighed, “Years ago, Bryce‘s mother and I once
planned to have a second child. When we asked Bryce about the idea, he was very reluctant without
caring if it would be a brother or a sister. He said that he was worried that his younger sibling would
snatch away our love.”
He suddenly paused and looked at Stella when he realized that he had talked about having a second
child with Tina.
When he found that there was no particular expression on her face, he sighed with relief. However, he
then felt an inexplicable disappointment, thinking that she should not be so calm. “Tina and I were over
long ago. The only relationship I have with her now is just that we are Bryce‘s parents.” She was a bit
surprised by his action of explaining it to her. “If there is no deep hatred between you and Tina, I think
that you can try to get along again. I‘suppose Bryce wants to see his father and mother together in a
harmonious family. Don‘t you think so?”
He froze, not expecting that she would say that. He gave a self–mocking laugh. “It seems like I don‘t
stand any chance at all with you.” She froze, not knowing what to say. And so, the two stood quietly on
the path by the gazebo. She said, “You can leave me here. I will go and get a car out front.” Seeing that
she was avoiding him, he knew that he was a bit impulsive and suppressed his feelings in the end.
“Okay. I‘ll leave you here. If there is anything that Robb needs, I will inform you right away.” “Thank you,
Mr. Hall.”
She fished out her phone and texted the chauffeur. She was afraid that Justin would keep talking if the
car did not come over. Then, a black car came. He asked automatically, “Is that your car?” She nodded,
but then realized that something was not right. Without saying anything, she put away her phone and
walked to the familiar car.
The door of the passenger seat was locked.
The chauffeur rolled down the car window and said, “Ms. Steele, please sit in the back.” She hesitated,
as if she already had a hunch. Still, she pretended not to feel anything, opened the car door, and got into
the car. Sure enough, the moment she closed the car door, her eyes met with a pair of black eyes. The
man‘s eyes were cold, as if covered with frost, and the next moment, he pinned her directly into the seat.
“Are you not taking my words seriously?” Weston held her waist forcefully with one hand and her chin
with another to make her stare into his eyes. “You went to Justin the moment you were free. Am I dead to
you?”
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