Chapter 15

Stella finally managed to squirm free from Anthony's grip just as they arrived outside the door of a private room. They were attending a gathering organized by Anthony's old schoolmates. It might get tricky if others were to misunderstand their relationship. Anthony did not protest. Instead, he lightly placed his hand on Stella's lower back and pulled her closer toward him. Stella stiffened almost instantly. Fortunately, the door swung open just then. Anthony moved his hand away. Blair Horton, a girl in a floral dress who wore her hair in braids, came out of the room. Her eyes twinkled the moment she spotted Anthony. She smiled sweetly. Blair tugged at her skirt nervously and said softly, "It's been a long time since we last met, Anthony. Thank you for taking the time to attend my birthday party." However, Blair's expression changed the second she saw Stella, who stood beside Anthony. The smile on her face froze. "Who's this, Anthony?" "I'm his sister…" Before Stella could finis