Chapter 122

Stella was lying on the couch, trying to relax, when her phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen and saw a message from Dr. Reed. "Stella, I've got a business trip abroad coming up. Thought you might want to come along for a change of pace. You've been under a lot of stress lately—might be good for your recovery. Consider it part of the process. Let me know what you think." She stared at the message, her brows knitting slightly. Truth be told, she was completely worn out. Work had calmed down a little for now, but Edward's threats still lingered like a shadow, and Charles's constant attempts to get close were draining her. She badly needed some space—to step back and clear her head. While she was hesitating, her phone buzzed again. This time, it was from Charles. "Hey Stella, you've seemed off lately. I thought we could take a trip, unwind a bit. Maybe go somewhere you've always wanted to visit. It'd be good to talk." Apparently, she'd just scored two travel invites at once. And sure,