Beyond the Divorce novel Chapter 173

Chapter 173 Who Dares?

ATL Empire still seemed in trouble, and I wondered what was happening. The traffic light turned green,

and I continued driving. “I’m almost home.”

Stella’s voice sounded a bit moody as she said, “Come on. I have no friends here, and I need someone to

talk to.”

“Then wait for me at the coffeehouse across the office building.” I glanced at the kindergarten, turned the

car around, and headed back.

At the coffeehouse, Stella was nowhere to be found. I was about to call her when she entered with a

smile, looking pretty as ever. She set a small paper bag in front of me. “It’s for you.”

I gave her and the bag a puzzled look. “What is it?”

“It’s from the latest YSL collection. I just got it,‘ she said.

I knew the lipstick was quite expensive. “I rarely wear makeup. You should keep it for yourself.”

“I ordered it just for you.” She glanced at me. “And you gave me a treat, didn’t you? Consider it my way of

saying thanks. Just take it.”

“Well, thank you then,” I replied, not wanting to make a fuss over it.

As she sat down, Stella suddenly said, “You had a rough night, huh? What’s with the dark circles?”

I rubbed my eyes and smiled sheepishly. “I had a drink with friends last night and got home late. Do I look

that bad?”

“Of course you do!” She seemed concerned. “Staying up late is a big no–no. It ages the skin quickly!”

“I’m a single mom. I don’t care about that.”

Despite what I said, I felt self–conscious seeing Stella’s beautiful face. Even Ivanna had reminded me

several times to take care of my looks.

We ordered drinks and chatted until Stella shifted the conversation to her family.