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.”

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

been rough on Miles and me because of this. But thanks

on a date with Miles, but it didn’t seem so after seeing the budget list. Hence, Lizbeth looked awkward. Matthew left a moment later, and so did Lizbeth, but not before she glanced at Stella. “I

sigh of relief. She went into her house and texted Matthew. They exchanged numbers the day before, since they were friends. Matthew said his wife was always away, so he might ask Stella to look after his son

thank me. Miles asked me to do

of my return and why I’d bump into Lizbeth. Only Miles knows about

You’d be in deep trouble if she knew you were also absent last

spent the night at Miles’ place? However, she didn’t ask him, in case it turned awkward. Still, she had

call or a text. It was as if they were strangers after that night of passion. In

fun. Lisa asked her out one day for a cup of coffee, and that was when Lisa blurted, “Are you planning to go on this

realize what Lisa was referring to in specific, but it must be something

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 he

the group, and not everyone can get the money if it’s sent in the group. Goes against the motto of ‘the more you do, the more

heard that, Stella thought the lady had a point, and her heart started to flutter after listening

and Miles finally came with everyone surrounding him; he bedazzled like the new light on a new

up at

wearing a 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 still shy despite having joined us for

but Stella didn’t know how to answer after noticing that