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.

seemed to struggle, pausing before asking, “Are

Stella said,

Just woke up.

to the set after

What’s going on?”

response, Miley realized she hadn’t seen the

of elaborating, Miley simply said, “Please, stay

Don’t ask why.

Just trust me.

”

about to ask further when she noticed the door

mix of exhaustion and irritation

and Stella instantly knew something

“Alright, Miley.

I’ve got to go.

worry about me,” she hurriedly assured her friend before

frown deepened as she

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quiet, pressing his