When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Keith’s warm reception, holding her hand tightly and expressing his relief at seeing her well-being, was a comforting contrast.

“It’s a relief to see you thriving, Stella.

Remember, if you ever wish to return to the company, just let me know.

”

“Alright,” Stella responded with a smile.

Seizing the moment, Nola interjected with a keen curiosity, “Stella, where have you been working lately? You seemed to avoid the question earlier.

And was that woman we bumped into one of your colleagues?”

With a nonchalant air, Stella answered, “I’ve ventured into running my own design studio.

”

Nola’s eyebrows arched in a subtle display of disdain.

Having lived overseas, she was out of the loop regarding Stella’s current situation and thus assumed Stella’s studio was some obscure venture, causing her interest to wane.

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Keith, on the other hand, was genuinely impressed with Stella’s reply.

“Having a job you’re passionate about is vital.

nature of the work that counts, but the joy it brings

”

I do now is quite

with difficult colleagues, which certainly adds to my

”

a sting in Stella’s words, as if they were a

fuming, she managed to keep

eyes, Nola probed further, “Did you come here alone tonight? Are you still

faced her with a serene

have a

”

had been quiet until this point, showed a glint of surprise at

love life, and Nola’s questions had

since their breakup, igniting hope in Leo that

her own circumstances, Stella

“Actually, I’m already married.

”

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to conceal

motives and seized the moment to clarify any misconceptions Leo might

taken aback yet pleased,

of your

years have been engulfed in academic pursuits, and I remained oblivious