The Divorce That Shattered His World novel Chapter 6

Stella smirked, watching Evelyn eat in silence. "See? Even though he gave this to you, if I want it, he'll still hand it over."

She leaned in, her voice dripping with mockery. "Little girl, why are you still clinging to him? If you're smart, you'd get rid of the baby and leave now. At least you'll keep some dignity. If you wait until Martin throws you out, you'll be the laughingstock of the entire circle."

Evelyn frowned, her patience wearing thin. She couldn't understand how someone could be so shameless, flaunting their obsession with a married man right in front of his wife.

"Are you done?" Evelyn finally looked up, her reaction not what Stella had expected.

No tears, no anger—just cold indifference.

Stella's smile faltered, but before she could retort, her eyes flicked to the side.

In an instant, her expression shifted. She grabbed the bowl of scalding soup and poured it over herself.

"Ah!"

Her scream echoed through the room. Martin rushed over, catching Stella as she collapsed into his arms.

She looked up at him, tears streaming down her face. "Martin, don't blame Evelyn. You gave her the house, so it's natural she's upset with me."

Her voice trembled with fake restraint, and Martin's face softened with concern.

Evelyn stood, her voice steady. "It wasn't me. I didn't do it."

"Evelyn, even if you're upset, you can't hurt someone!" Martin's voice was sharp, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Without another word, he scooped Stella into his arms and rushed out, leaving Evelyn behind.

She didn't follow. Instead, she went home alone.

When Martin returned late that night, his face was cold. "Stella has severe burns. You need to apologize."