Chapter 245

Oliver clung tightly to Stella's waist, his little face blotchy from crying. His tears and snot were all over her shirt, and he kept mumbling the same thing over and over. "Mommy, I don't want Daddy to go. I don't wanna be away from you. I want all of us to stay together." He looked like the definition of a heartbroken kid—totally pitiful. Standing to the side, Charles watched his son's little "performance" with a mix of pity and, secretly, a bit of triumph—at least their plan was going smoothly. Trying his best to look helpless and guilty, Charles turned to Stella. She looked at the father and son pair doing their little skit, and it didn't take long for her to figure it out. They were obviously in on this together. Her chest heaved with anger as she pointed right at Charles. "Charles, you actually used our kid to trick me? Seriously, do you even have any shame left?" Charles quickly held up his hands, playing innocent. "Stella, I wasn't trying to manipulate you, really. Oliver just w