A bit later, Sherry inquired, "Well... Will you be avoiding Clarence's company going forward?"

Stella was silent for a while. "No," was her response. “I'll never see him again.”

It was a mistake for her and Clarence to be married. It was time to put a thorough stop to this error.

"However, I've always felt that Clarence shouldn't be ready to part with you. In addition, doesn't he like you?"

Stella grinned after a time and said, "It doesn't matter if he likes me or not. In addition, he is soon to tie the knot. How could he possibly be able to devote his energies to me?"

“That's correct,” Sherry...