Chapter 278

Stella Johnson curled up on the couch, her phone glowing as she replayed the video of Charles Hart’s heartfelt confession at the press conference—again and again. She couldn’t stop smiling. All the panic and gloom that hit her after the photo incident had been completely washed away by that emotional moment on stage. Just then, her phone pinged with a message from Charles: “Stella, I miss you.” Just a few words, yet her heart skipped a beat. Her cheeks flushed pink without her even realizing. Blushing, she quickly typed back, “Me too!” Not long after, her phone lit up with a call from him. His voice was gentle and warm on the other end. “Stella, I wrapped everything up here. Thought we could blow off some steam and head to the amusement park. What do you think?” Stella's eyes sparkled. She’d been dying to go but just never had the chance. Now that Charles had brought it up, she didn’t hesitate for a second. “Yes! I’ve always wanted to go!” After the call, she hummed a little tune and b