Three Years After They Abandoned Me novel Chapter 34

Fiona was suddenly leh speechless by Stella’s blund words.

The rooms fell silent as Stella retreated to her room. She grabbed her soiled pants, sealed them in a plastic bag to dispose of later, and headed straighti

the shower

Stella always showered with cold water. She couldn’t stand hot water. Even the slightest heat on her skin would send waves of unbearable pain

it wasn’t just about accidents. Stella often had to endure the feeling for long stretches with no way to clean herself As disgusting as it sounded, this was here in Dusty Pines,

No one ever wanted something like this to happen. Back then, she was so depressed that she honestly thought she would be better off dead

But there was no room for despair. Even when she pretended to be a fool, men still tried to take advantage of her at night. All she could do was fight them off and battle against fate.

Then, Stella snapped back to reality when she heard the door to her room open. Someone was approaching the bathroom. She tensed instinctivel had been so focused on her pants that she had forgotten to lock the door. Who could it be? she wondered.

Fiona’s voice came from outside the bathroom. “Take your time, Stella. Don’t worry about your pants. I had someone throw them out. That was my mistake. When you come out, I want to talk to you.”

Stella remained silent, continuing to shower, When she stepped out, she noticed, as expected, that the plastic bag she had left by the door was already

Fiona brought a bowl of soup for her. “Stella, why don’t you have some soup? Dr. Dewitt said you shouldn’t eat solid food right now, but a little soup would be good for you.”

Stella didn’t take the soup. As Fiona had expected, she set it down on the table. “It’s fine if you don’t want it now. When you feel like it, just ask the maid to warm it up. I’ll leave it here.”

Stella acted as if Fiona weren’t even there, pacing around the room and ignoring her completely.

Fiona added, “I’ve been thinking a lot about your situation. We really didn’t understand. We never experienced what you went through. When the police reports came last time, we didn’t even read them properly. We failed to see things from your perspective.”

She continued, “But it’s not your fault. Who could’ve guessed

Stella’s expression hardened, and she shot Fiona a glare impatiently. “Are you done?”

Fiona hesitated, realizing her mistake. “Yes, Tunderstand. You don’t want to talk about it anymore. I’ve already told the servants not to mention it again, so you won’t feel embarrassed when you go out.”

“Embarrassed” Stella scoffed. “Fiona, I’m not as fragile as you think.

“Back in Dusty Pines, when i had my first accident and couldn’t clean myself up, I had to live with that smell for days, with everyone staring at me in disgust. After that, completely lost any sense of embarrassment.”

Fiona’s heart ached as tears streamed down her face. “My poor girl, how could you have endured so much hardship?”

Stella said coldly, “If that’s all you came to say, then please leave.”

“No” Fiona said quickly. “I’ve thought a lot about this. Since you came back, I haven’t had a proper conversation with you. And that time i say you was wrong. I’m sorry, Stella.”

Stella didn’t even glance at her, and she saw right through Fiona. “Don’t worry I won’t go back on my word. But you’d better not go back on yours,

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Chapter 34

either.”

Fiona fore, her face flushing s

with embarassment. She stood there, momentarily blank.

After a long silence,

brad and asked coldly. “Anything che?”

Fiona began to cry, dabbing at her eyes with a tissue

Stella’s in itation only deepened at the watched her

Fiona said, “Stella, I know you’ve been carrying so much pain since you came back. Forcing you to marry Henry was the last thing I wanted. A thousand times cvet, I was against it. But had no other choice.

“I wish the kidnappers had taken me instead. Let me bear all that suffering. You were just a child, with your whole ahead of you

Stella said coldly, “I’m exhausted, Just leave

“Stella… Fiona was about to say more when Stella shot her a cold glare that silenced her,

Fiona wiped away her tears. “Fine, I’ll go. I’ll leave right now.”

Stella stood there, unmoving and heartbroken. These were her own family, bed to

by blood, yet they did everything they could to hurt her.

She couldn’t accept their apologies. Alter all, the s scars from her past would stay with her forever.

There was another knock at the door, Stella turned to see Anna standing there, her eyes red and swollen from crying

Stella didn’t let her in, but Anna rushed over and threw her arms around her.

She said, sobbing “Stella, I’m so sorry. This is all my fault. If I hadn’t blurted out about your condition in front of everyone, you wouldn’t have been humiliated like this.

“Mom just tore into me. I came to say I’m sorry. Go ahead. Hit me. Punch me. Do whatever you want. I promise I won’t get mad, no matter what you do to

“Let go,” Stella snapped, her face cold.

“Tim not letting go. Stella, hit me Anna grabbed Stella’s hand, trying to force it onto her own body

Stella jerked her hand back, stepping away to put distance between them. “Anna, drop the act. This isn’t the first time this has happened. People might not realize you’re doing it on purpose, but do you really think I don’t see through it?”

Anna opened her mouth to speak, but Stella cut her off “Besides, I wouldn’t lay a hand on you. The second i do, Fiona and everyone else will rush in, accusing me of bullying you and saying all sorts of nasty things.

“Haven’t you played the victim enough since we were kids?”

Anna’s face crumpled with feignied innocence. “Stella, what are you even saying? I would never do anything like that.”

Stella was utterly sick of her fake expression. “Anpa, get out.”

Anna clung to Stella, pleading, “I’m not leaving If you won’t forgive me, stay right here, no matter how long it takes”

Stella bit her lip. “Fine. Stay here then”

Anna’s face lit up with relief, but her smile froze when Stella, who was already dressed and ready to go, turned and walked out without a glance.

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