Chapter 1298

Stella racked her brain for someone to verify the news about Xander but came up empty. She turned to Lucas and asked, "You've seen the news about Xander, right?" Lucas answered without much interest, "Yes, I've seen it." Stella, probing for more, asked, "Doesn't Xander's death upset you?" Lucas, with a hint of irritation, replied, "Being upset won't change anything, will it?" The conversation paused briefly before he continued, "You're concerned about how Abigail will handle the news, aren't you?" Stella's nod was her only reply. Lucas scoffed, "Abigail's heart is like iron. She's the one who initiated the divorce. Do you think she'd shed any tears for Xander?" Stella defended her friend, "Abigail isn't heartless. She's full of compassion." Lucas said, "Don't fret. Abigail won't be swayed by Xander's passing. She'll keep living her life just fine." Stella did not see eye to eye with Lucas. Gripping her phone, she wanted to call Abigail for updates, yet she hesitated each time her