When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Taken aback, she knocked.

“Who is it?” Matthew’s serious voice came from inside.

“It’s me.

Are you coming to breakfast?” Stella asked.

Matthew’s tone grew softer, though a thread of stress lingered.

“I’m in the middle of something critical.

Please, start breakfast without Stella sensed something was off but chose not to voice her concerns.

Given the complexities surrounding the North city project and Matthew’s recent injury necessitating rest at home, she figured he must be preoccupied with work.

Just as Stella was about to head back downstairs, her phone rang.

Miley was calling.

She quickly answered the phone, saying, “Miley, what’s up with calling so early?”

“Stella.

pausing before

Stella said,

Just woke up.

head to the

What’s going on?”

response, Miley realized she

elaborating, Miley simply said, “Please, stay home

Don’t ask why.

Just trust me.

”

warning, Stella was about to ask

she saw Matthew, his face a mix of exhaustion and

Stella instantly knew something wasn’t

“Alright, Miley.

I’ve got to go.

worry about me,” she hurriedly assured her friend before ending

as she

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pressing his