Chapter 184 - Amsterdam (1) (1/2)

”Scott?” Stella called him softly as she sat down beside him on the couch. Lillian and Blake had left after having their breakfast, saying that they had to take care of certain things. Stella had a hunch about what, or more precisely who, those certain  things might be.

When she didn't hear a reply from Scott, she looked towards Adam, asking for some help silently.

Adam passed her a small smile. ”Katty? Why don't we go outside. You will love the new plants that my gardener planted a while back.”

As if taking his hint, Katherine agreed right away. ”Sure, why not!”

Stella was looking at the two of them with her eyes widened in shock. She asked him for help, not to leave her all alone to deal with this on her own.

Adam turned around when he was by the door of the living room and passed her a devilish smile before disappearing out of the room.

Stella glared at the door, imagining it to be his back. She made a mental note to have her revenge before shifting her attention to the matter at hand.

”Scotty?” She called him again, but this she didn't forget to make herself sound more pitiful. ”I am sorry. I know whatever happened was my fault. I will be more careful in the future.” She continued.

”Oh! So you know that it was your fault and that you have others who actually care about you unlike your own self.” Scott finally replied to her, his voice laced with mockery.

”I am your little sister, ain't I? Is this is how you treat your 'little sister'?” Stella asked him, emphasizing the words 'little sister's. She knew that the only way to get him over his anger is to trigger his emotions. And she also knew how to use that to her own benefit. She couldn't care less about anything else as long as he talks to her just like usual.

”Are you going to use that card on me now?” Scott shifted his gaze from the table to her. ”I know your tactics all too well. Adam may fall for this, but not me.” He flicked her on her forehead.

”Ouch! Did you really have to use that much force?” She yelped as she rubbed her forehead. It was stinging really bad because of the amount of force he had used.

”Can you please start caring for your own self? You are not alone anymore, Stella. At least think about Adam. He didn't have a family, but he has you now. You are his only family. Look after yourself for him if not for your own self or me.” He tried to make her understand as he patted her head like a child. ”Please.” He added softly only to get a nod from her.

”Let's go outside now. They must be waiting for us, and I need to go back as well. I promised Katherine a date today.” He spoke up when he didn't hear a reply from her.

Stella nodded her head in a yes as she tried to get up. She was about to lose her footing but Scott grabbed her shoulder. He guided her all the way to the garden where they could see two figures standing on the damp freshly mowed grass.

Adam had his back towards them as he was busy talking to Katherine. Stella walked up to him with Scott's help and hugged from behind, causing him to stop in his tracks. He looked at the two dainty arms wrapped around his lower torso as a smile slowly crept on his lips.

He turned around and hugged her back. ”Hey! You alright?” He asked her with concern when she buried her face in his chest. She nodded her head slightly without replying to him verbally. He furrowed his eyebrows as he looked towards Scott questioningly.

”Did you say something to my little elf?” He glared at him.

Scott chuckled as he raised his hands up in the air. ”I wouldn't dare to.”