Threatened
Alex stared at Stella's face for a long time as many thoughts ran through his mind. He could tell something was not right from the whole scenario playing in front of him.
One look at the elegantly dressed lady who was standing behind him and obviously pretending to be concerned about Stella's state, spelt doom on his relationship.
He had seen the way the lady and her friend acted while Stella was unconscious and that was far from what friends do. He could tell that Stella was greatly troubled even though she was acting calm.
'Come to think of it, what best friend in their right senses would inform another of the loss of a dear one at the door without allowing the person to sit down to absorb the shock properly.' Alex pondered. 'That person can never be described as a friend but a foe seeking retribution.'
"This Valerie Felan was no friend of Stella and I have to find out what her true connection to Stella is," Alex muttered incoherently.