When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 657

Miley frowned, about to object to Stella’s self-critique.

But Stella pressed on, her voice tinged with pensiveness.

“I want to leave my job, sever ties with Prosperity Group, and most of all, distance myself from Matthew as much as possible.

”

Miley’s heart skipped a beat.

Her eyes flicked involuntarily to the phone on the table.

On the other end, Matthew’s heart tightened.

He hadn’t expected that all his endeavors would only deepen her aversion to him.

Regaining her composure, Miley redirected the conversation.

real reason behind your wanting to

wine, Stella’s movements seemed

took a sip and leaned into Miley’s shoulder, her voice a quivering

because I’ve made

”

voice faltered as tears again filled her eyes,

her own

she spoke

it is, you can

We’ll face it together.

don’t have to be

”

sobs as she confessed, “I’ve fallen

Maverick, and I’ve betrayed my own

”

that, Miley found herself rooted to the spot, utterly