A Bitter Awakening

From that point on, Celine began to keep her distance from him.

Their interactions were limited to discussions about Karen and Arthur—nothing more.

Ian didn't leave. He simply sat quietly on the sofa, waiting alongside Stella.

Stella felt helpless in dealing with him.

At some point, Wayne appeared in the hospital doorway, accompanied by Naomi.

Stella knew it must have been arranged by that bastard