AllFreeNovel
Share Us
“One, for firing you, and two, for spreading mistruths about you.”
I almost fell out of my chair.
“I’ve since retracted my statements amongst my social circle. I told them that I misspoke about you stealing from us and what I thought you’d stolen, I found. I also said that I overreacted about you wanting to sleep with my husband because the day I fired you, I was exhausted and not thinking clearly.”
“I appreciate it, Mrs. Kensington.”
“Please, call me Nadine. The children miss you, Stella. I won’t lie. You were the best nanny we’d ever had, and it’s been hard trying to find someone to fill your shoes.”
“What about the nanny who works for you now?” I asked.
“Well, that girl was irresponsible, and Brandon fired her. Please come back to us.”
“I’m sorry, Nadine, but I can’t. I’m finishing up my master’s, and I need to focus on my doctorate.”
“It was just a chance I took asking you. Anyway, being Mrs. Miles Bradshaw, you don’t have to worry about working.” She glanced at her watch. “I have to go. Again, I’m sorry for everything that happened. Please tell Miles that we spoke today. Enjoy the rest of your lunch.” She stood up and left the deli.
I sat there, furrowing my brows, wondering why she wanted me to tell Miles that we spoke. Shaking my head, I finished my sandwich and went back to the hotel.
CHAPTER 24
Miles
I stepped into the foyer of my penthouse and set my briefcase down.
“You’re home early,” Dora spoke.
“I’ll be working from home the rest of the day.” I looked around, hoping Stella was here.
“She’s not here, Miles.”
Walking into her bedroom, I opened the closet and saw that all her clothes and suitcases were gone.
“Where is she?” I turned and stared at Dora.
“I haven’t a clue.”
“You weren’t here when she came to collect her things?” I narrowed my eyes.
“No. I had a few errands to run. She must have come when I was gone,” she said. “I hope you’re happy.” She walked away.
Rubbing the back of my neck, I sat on the edge of the bed. Taking my phone from my pocket, I texted her.
“Stella, where are you?”
She didn’t respond, and I wasn’t surprised. As I was changing my clothes, my phone dinged. Walking over to the bed, I picked it up and saw a text from Nolan.
“I’m on my way to your penthouse with the annulment papers.”
“Okay.”
Walking over to the bar, I poured myself a drink. I heard the elevator ding, so I met Nolan in the foyer.
“Come on in,” I said. “Drink?”
“No, thanks. Here are the papers for you and Stella to sign. You need to get these signed quickly so I can file them with the courts. After a court date is set, you and Stella must be there and stand in front of the judge. I’ve listed the reasons as irreconcilable differences. If the judge gets wind that your marriage was based on fraud, you can kiss your annulment goodbye. So, you and Stella need to be on the same page as far as your stories go.”
“Thanks, Nolan. I’ll try to get these back to you tomorrow. I need to find her first.”
