Stella’s crying was so loud and dramatic that it practically shook the entire equestrian center, drawing everyone’s attention.

Chelsea, Jesse, and Julian rushed over from different directions. When they saw Stella wailing uncontrollably and Melford looking flustered, they all turned their gazes to him in unison and asked, “Did you hurt her?”

“I didn’t! It wasn’t me! Don’t talk nonsense!” Melford instantly denied it three times in a row, looking completely panicked.

Stella rarely cried, but when she did, it was always an earth-shattering, gut-wrenching spectacle. Her eyes were red and puffy as she sniffled and turned to Chelsea, “Auntie, he bullied me…”

“???”

Melford’s face was full of confusion....