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.

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 earlier.” Matthew was panting,

she realized Matthew was helping her. “Oh, thank you. I was so busy that I forgot about it.” Stella looked awkward. “I hope this hasn’t

it didn’t,” Matthew said. “New Year’s been rough on Miles and me because of

the budget list. Hence, Lizbeth looked awkward. Matthew left a moment later, and so did Lizbeth, but not before she glanced at Stella. “I wonder if that’s a real budget list,” she

since they were friends. Matthew said his wife was always away, so he might ask Stella to

do

No wonder he knows the exact time of my return and why I’d bump into Lizbeth.

if she knew you were also absent last night.’ Matthew

then, she realized something. Matthew left before I did last night. How did he know I spent the night at Miles’ place?

by coincidence, or the machinations of fate, Miles and Stella didn’t contact each other for the rest of the holiday; not even a phone call or a text. It was as if they

the rest of the week, Stella spent her time shopping or having fun. Lisa asked her out one day for a

it must be something related to Miles. At that realization,

on the first day, including Stella. To her surprise, Miles came to give everyone red envelopes. Curious, Stella asked her colleague, “Why is he

the group. Goes against the motto of ‘the more you do, the more

Stella thought the lady had a point, and her heart started to flutter after listening to her colleague. She was waiting for that man’s arrival; it had been days since she last

the department, and Miles finally came with everyone surrounding him; he

heart almost leaped out of her chest. Not daring to look up at him, she stared down at her design, only standing up when Miles

were a lot of people behind him. When he noticed her awkward situation, he asked, “Seems like you’re still shy despite having joined us for months

know how to answer after noticing that