When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 919

She turned away, maintaining a smile that seemed forced.

“I’ll have to ask Mia to find another designer.

”

Stella felt a surge of nervousness and stress.

Under Alina’s scrutinizing gaze, she put on a facade of calmness and nodded in agreement.

That night, Stella stayed in the studio until very late.

When she returned to Prosper Bay, she found the villa empty, recalling that Matthew was away on a business trip.

She leaned against the sofa and closed her eyes, having spent the entire night pondering Alina’s dress design.

She felt lost and overwhelmed.

At that moment, she yearned to hear Matthew’s voice.

phone but found no

tinge of disappointment

Matthew thought she was still upset

this in mind, Stella composed a message

you return from your business

message had been sent, but

decided to occupy herself with

message from Matthew

“I’ll be back soon.

did your meeting with

fingers hovering over the keyboard, typing and erasing

end, she opted for a more direct approach and initiated a video call

in a game of chess with

video call request from

and informed Mateo, “I need to take

”

Mateo nodded in understanding.

to the balcony to answer