Chapter 108 Stella's Displeasure

Just as Elinor had expected, her heated exchange with Catherine had swiftly reached Stella's ears, infuriating her. Stella had initially chosen Elinor because she perceived her as a compliant young lady who was easily manageable. Before Jaxson's awakening, Elinor had lived up to that image, satisfying Stella's criteria. However, after Jaxson regained consciousness, tensions between them inevitably surfaced. Stella often lamented not choosing Catherine over Elinor. It seemed that selecting Catherine could have prevented this tangled mess. However, Stella believed that pairing the Adams family with the equally influential Trevon family would not have been a smart strategy. That was why Catherine was not the initial choice, but now, Stella second-guessed her decision, wondering if things would have turned out differently had Catherine been with Jaxson. What Stella failed to recognize was her underlying expectation. She wanted a compliant daughter-in-law. Anyone who deviated from this id