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

Stella said,

Just woke up.

to the set after getting

What’s going on?”

she hadn’t seen

elaborating, Miley simply said,

Don’t ask why.

Just trust me.

”

warning, Stella was about to ask further when she noticed the door unlocking behind

she saw Matthew, his face a mix of exhaustion and irritation

Stella

“Alright, Miley.

I’ve got to go.

me,” she hurriedly assured her friend before ending the

Matthew, Stella’s frown deepened as she said, “Matthew, what’s

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quiet, pressing his