She wasn't a saint. If someone made her uncomfortable, she had no desire to see Stella Shields comfortable either.
When Justin Shields saw the family of three, he was a little surprised, but it also seemed to make sense.
He glanced at his sister, knowing she must be feeling awful right now, and said to Nathan Fawcett, "Ethan, welcome!"
Nathan Fawcett glanced at him and said, "Don't mention it."
Ethan Linden said to him, "Let's go inside."
With that, he led them in.
Seeing this, Stella Shields followed along behind them.
Only, her good mood was completely gone.
...
Mrs. Shields was still inside, greeting guests.
"I heard Stella's boyfriend is coming today, too."
"He is," Mrs. Shields said with a smile.
"Your Stella is so accomplished." Everyone envied Mrs. Shields. "You raised such a wonderful daughter!"
Mrs. Shields was so pleased she was grinning from ear to ear.
