“It’s just a bit of harmless bickering between the kids, Mr. Burton. No need to take it to heart.”
As he spoke, he turned to Stella.
“Raven, I’d like to have a word with you in private.”
Stella hadn’t planned on talking to Skyler, but considering she still needed the Williams family’s help with her academic credentials, she gave a small nod.
Just as she was about to leave, Nicolle spoke up as well.
“Ms. Cameron, I’d like to have a chat with you later too, if you’re free?”
Seeing Nicolle, Stella could guess it was probably about Antoney.
She agreed, “Of course, Mr. Watson.”
A top graduate and so polite, Nicolle thought, feeling quite satisfied.
After exchanging a few words with Mr. Burton, Stella left the room with Skyler and Jonathan.
Aurora alone remained, lingering in the room.
Mr. Burton glanced at her, his expression unreadable.
“Aurora, aren’t you joining them?”
Aurora gave a small laugh and shook her head.
“No, I don’t think Ms. Cameron wants me there right now.”
—
The door had barely closed before Jonathan spoke bluntly.
“Stella, you can’t agree to the Watsons adopting you.”
Stella’s expression was cool. “And why not?”
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