Chapter 74

Charles's head was still buzzing from that slap, his cheek burning. "You... You actually hit me!" His neck veins popped as he shouted. At that moment, Thomas stepped forward, shielded Stella, and snapped coldly, "Charles, have you completely lost it? You don't even understand Stella, yet you dare spout nonsense and smear her name? Show some respect." Thomas really couldn't wrap his head around what Charles was thinking—and honestly, he despised the man. He had an incredible wife like Stella but still went chasing after Isabelle. Worse still, he kept meddling in Stella's life like the arrogant jerk he was. Thomas had had enough. Without another glance at Charles, he turned to Stella. "Stella, let's go. No point wasting our breath on someone like him." He brushed past Isabelle who was still throwing out snide remarks and was about to follow Stella— Then suddenly, Isabelle let out a weak little whimper. "Ah... Charles, I've got this pounding headache... I feel like I might faint..." She c