Love at the Next Stop

Chapter 50 Still Shy

Miles was driving fast, and Stella’s sudden request made him stop. Then, he looked at her. “What’s wrong?”

At that, Stella frowned. “I’ve thought about it, Mr. Grant, and I can’t do this. I can’t do anything I want just because he’s jailed. It’s not right. As long as the certificate is there, the marriage is still there.” She squinted in ponderance, her eyes unfocused.

Miles stared at her, as if he was reevaluating Stella. A short while later, he said, “It seems I have underestimated you.”

Stella didn’t know what he meant by that, but she had already hailed a ride on Uber. It could come any minute, and she wanted to go home; her home. Then, Miles held her lower lip. “You really want to go home? Why don’t I give you a ride?”

“I’m scared.” Stella wasn’t a courageous woman; the night before already had her feeling restless. The depravity of cheating on her husband made her feel like a sinner. When her ride came, she told Miles, “Goodbye, Mr. Grant.” With that, she got out of his car.

Meanwhile, Miles saw her off, her long coat making her look tall and slim.

She wore a white shirt and short skirt inside. Even though Miles couldn’t see it from where he was, he remembered it. He could see the calf that was covered in black leggings and a pair of leather boots. Her hair was straightened, flowing down on her shoulders. Also, there was a bag in her hand. She was a lady, and she was elegant when she walked.

After she got into the car, she didn’t look back, but she knew he was looking at her. Just like that, she left, and Miles smiled. She’s cruel, he thought before driving away. This holiday is going to be boring.

When Stella came home, she thought she would be greeted by nothing but loneliness, but unfortunately, Lizbeth came. Hence, she remained standing outside, refusing to go in. Still, Stella knew the meeting would happen the moment they came across her on Roland Street. Therefore, she took the keys and opened the door.

“No need for that. I don’t want to know if there’s someone in there I shouldn’t see. Just standing here is fine.” Lizbeth’s face was dark.

At that, Stella pursed her lips. She knew she was in the wrong, so she stared downward, looking like a student who was admonished by her teacher. Indeed, Zane was jailed because of her. Eight months wasn’t long, but it was not something to be proud of, and Lizbeth did catch her and Miles in the same car. Even though Lizbeth knew Zane and Stella’s marriage was failing, she wouldn’t let Stella off the hook that easily.

a Toyota Prado stopped in front of her house, and out came Matthew. “Oh, you’re here, Stella. Here’s the budget list you made when you went to the Grant Residence

make any budget list, but that’s a budget list in his hand alright. She thought about it for a long time, then she realized Matthew was helping

didn’t,” Matthew said. “New Year’s been rough on Miles and me because of this. But thanks to you,

so after seeing the budget list. Hence, Lizbeth looked awkward. Matthew left a moment later, and so

friends. Matthew said his wife was always away, so he might ask Stella to look after

to do it.

exact time of my return and why I’d bump into Lizbeth.

mother-in-law bumped into you today. You’d be in deep trouble if she knew you were also absent last night.’ Matthew added

Matthew left before I did last night. How did he know I spent the night at Miles’ place? However, she didn’t ask him,

of the holiday; not even a phone call or a text. It was as if they were strangers after that night of

the rest of the week, Stella spent her time shopping or having fun. Lisa asked her out one day for a cup of coffee, and that was when

to in specific, but it must be something related to Miles. At that realization, Stella could feel her hands trembling. “I

and Stella went back to work. Nobody was in the mood for work on the first day, including Stella. To her surprise, Miles came to give everyone red envelopes. Curious, Stella asked her colleague, “Why is he doing this himself? Can’t

it’s sent in the group. Goes against the motto of ‘the more you do, the more you get’, you see. Also, he does this every year for the whole company. Very nice of

listening to her colleague. She was waiting for that man’s arrival; it

Miles finally came with everyone

to look up at him, she stared down at her design, only standing up

dark gray wool coat, and he was looking at Stella, but she couldn’t look back at him. At the same time, there were a lot of people behind him. When he noticed her awkward situation, he asked, “Seems like you’re

but Stella didn’t know how to answer after noticing that smile. How can he switch so easily between being a partner