Stella felt awful.

Not because of Ethan's situation, that was his own choice.

She only felt bad about how a person could change so completely.

Carter said meaningfully beside her, "You don't need to feel sad for him. That is his choice. This is what happens to someone without connections who is living in a rich family."

Stella turned to look at Carter with a deep gaze that was full of meaning.

She didn't understand why Carter was telling her that.

Was he ...