chapter1894

Antoney and Lauretta's situation had finally been resolved, and it seemed like a happy ending for everyone involved.

However, Stella just couldn't bring herself to feel happy about it.

Abby noticed Stella's gloomy mood and asked softly, "Star, aren't you happy? I thought you wanted to set them up in the first place. Now that they're together, isn't it a good thing?"

Stella said quietly, "If they got together because they genuinely had feelings for each other, then maybe it would be. But they were basically forced into this corner. No matter how you look at it, it doesn't feel like a good thing."

Abby knew Stella was thinking about her own past with Haynes O'Brien.

After all, Stella and Haynes had originally gotten together because they were forced into it, with absolutely no emotional foundation.

Abby said, "Antoney and Lauretta are both good friends of ours. We know they have solid character. Plus, neither of them has any messy pasts-there won't be another Haynes and Rachel Pearce situation. For Lauretta, marrying Antoney is honestly her best option.

Don't forget, Aurora is Lauretta's sister-in-law now, and she's pregnant.

If Aurora starts whispering poison in McCoy's ear, Lauretta could end up in serious trouble.

I actually think this is a blessing in disguise."

Stella nodded, but her brow remained tightly furrowed.

"I don't know why, but I just have this nagging feeling that something isn't right."

"What feels off?" Abby asked.

Stella shook her head. "I can't put my finger on it right now... it's just this inexplicable feeling."

Abby smiled and offered some comfort. "Alright, Star. Right now, you shouldn't be worrying about other people's business. You need to focus on your wedding with Joshua."

At the mention of Joshua, Stella's mood sank even lower.

Abby had been Stella's best friend for years. Seeing that bringing up the wedding didn't even spark a hint of joy, she immediately realized what was truly bothering her.

She asked cautiously, "Star, is it Joshua's condition? Has something changed?"

Stella looked at Abby. "How did you know?"

Abby analyzed the situation

perfectly. "Jonathan is in a comanet

Aurora is only relying on her

ovel?

and

pregnancy to secure her spot, and Sellers is completely off the grid.

All the threats against you are practically gone.

Lauretta and Antoney getting together is a net positive. If you're still this depressed, it has to be about Joshua.

Your relationship with him is rock solid, so the only thing that could possibly be stressing you out is his health."

Stella smiled faintly. "It's rare to see you so sharp."

"I've learned a lot from hanging out

with you for so long," Abby said playfully "But seriously, if you're really struggling with this, why don't you sit down and have a realtalk with Joshua?

He's so smart, and he treats you so well. No matter what you decide, he'll understand and support you."

Stella wasn't as optimistic as Abby. She asked with a trace of doubt, "Will he?"

Abby didn't hesitate. "Of course he will! If you can't even trust Joshua, who can you trust?"

Stella froze for a second.

She was right. If she couldn't even trust Joshua, who else was there?

"Okay," Stella said. "I'll find a chance to talk to him."

Abby smiled. "That's the spirit. When two people are together, you have to be honest and communicate.

Especially you and Joshua. You guys have been through hell and back-this is just

a bump in the road."

Encouraged by Abby's words, Stella finally made up her mind.

Later that day, while Joshua was out working, Stella went to the grocery

store herself. She

Picked out some,

fresh ingredients, planning tocook

dinner for him.