Chapter 1602

Oh, how Patricia wanted to smack Lucas in the head. 'This boy, he's so good at business but so dumb when it comes to relationships,' she thought. "She's your wife. She may look like she's not concerned, but she will be deep inside. Listen to me now, just go and tell her before you step out." "Is she actually still concerned about me deep inside?" Lucas asked. "You think she would've come back with you if she didn't care? Why didn't she go to another man's home then?" Patricia shot back. There was some truth in what she said. Lucas quickly went upstairs and toward Stella's room. He tried to open the door but it was locked. So, he leaned against the door and said, "Stella, I'll be going out to settle something. I'll be back in two hours, latest." There was no response. Lucas was not sure if Stella could hear him or not, so he repeated himself. After still not getting a response, he left dejectedly. Inside the room, Stella pursed her lips as she said mockingly, "Back then you refu