“What a disgrace! How did her adoptive parents raise her to be such a shameless mistress?”


    “I always wondered how she went from PR officer to designer.


    Now it’s clear.


    She took advantage of her rtionship with Matthew.


    The more Ste read thements, the more she clenched her phone.


    Ste felt as if a massive weightpressed her chest, making it hard to breathe.


    Miley and Flossie watched her sunken expression with empathy.


    Snatching the phone away, Miley urged, “Ste, stop reading thosements.


    They’re baseless usations.


    We know you’re not the person they im you are.


    ”


    Ste hadn’t anticipated being wrongfully used in such a manner; bitterness swelled within her.


    Miley ced her hands on Ste’s shoulders, guiding her back to the sofa.


    “If you want to set the record straight, Matthew can announce to all of Seamarsh that you’re his wife.


    ”


    “Exactly! These keyboard warriors have too much time on their hands,”


    Flossie chimed in from across the seat.


    “It’s none of their business who Matthew’s wife is.


    It’s not their ce to pass judgment on you.


    ”


    Lost in thought, Ste didn’t know where to focus her gaze.


    Recalling her recent conversation with Matthew, her heart sank once more.


    Ste had always been acutely aware of her identity.


    While Clint did show her affection, she couldn’t escape the voice in her head that reminded her she was never a true Anderson.


    She was an abandoned orphan.


    This was also why she hesitated to deepen her rtionship with Matthew, fearing that her orphan status would causeplications for the rk family.


    Exhaling deeply, Ste mustered a reassuring smile.


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    “I’m okay, don’t worry.


    I’m heading to the hospital to visit Grandpa.


    ”


    “I’ll go with you,” Miley dered instantly, rising to her feet.


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    She had to protect Ste from further emotional harm.


    Ste didn’t reject her offer.


    Her thoughts were consumed by Clint’s well-being.


    Thest thing she wanted was for him to see the scandalous rumors circting online.


    While Ste freshened up, Miley discreetly pulled Flossie aside.