When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Despite having spent several days together, tonight marked a formal occasion to confirm their familial bond, lending a subtle but distinct gravity to the evening.

Lost in a daze, Stella suddenly realized they had arrived at the restaurant.

As Stella stepped out of the car, she reached for her phone, intending to call Haley and inquire about her whereabouts.

Before she could dial, she lifted her gaze and spotted Haley waving eagerly in her direction.

She tucked her phone away and strode purposefully towards Haley.

Just as Stella was about to greet Haley, she noticed that the smile on Haley’s face seemed forced, her expression stiff.

Nervousness prickled at Stella’s senses as she asked, “What’s wrong? Are you feeling alright?”

“I’m fine,” Haley replied, though her voice lacked conviction.

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Stella keenly noticed the evasion in Haley’s eyes, a flicker of apprehension darting within them.

Clearly, she was hiding something.

“What happened?” she inquired, her voice filled with a mix of concern and determination.

“I’m your daughter, your only family here in Seamarsh.

Whatever it is, please don’t hide it from me.

in my power to

”

a glance at Stella, her shoulders sagging with a helpless

a

might impact

”

furrowed her

What’s wrong

Haley revealed, her voice

her confusion growing

on the phone earlier

did he meet you?” Stella questioned, her voice tinged with a hint of concern

pressed her lips together, a hesitant pause stretching

I was not

I don’t

loves you so deeply, he’s always

your

there’s a

openly declare that

”

her eyes slightly red, betraying the emotional weight of the

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Matthew’s concerns, Stella squeezed

on it