When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Her lips parted, poised to offer an explanation, yet the sight of disappointment and revulsion in Bella’s eyes left her speechless, unsure of where to begin.

A throbbing headache plagued Bella.

Remembering Stella’s failure to deliver the dress on time only hardened her expression.

“I have little patience for those who don’t honor their commitments,” she went on indifferently.

Her gaze dropped to the dress Stella held.

“Margery has been hounding me all day, and at such a crucial time, you were unreachable.

You’ve let me down profoundly.

”

Stella opened her mouth to respond, but Bella cut her off sharply, announcing, “You will need to speak with Margery directly from now on.

As of today, I am withdrawing from this project.

”

Bewildered by Bella’s sudden change, Stella couldn’t grasp why she was denied even a moment to explain herself.

Desperate not to sever ties in such a manner, Stella made one last attempt to mend their fraying relationship.

non-stop since I was informed of the

received no

she spoke, Bella suddenly

out to steady herself against the wall,

stopped speaking and moved to assist Bella, but Elizabeth blocked

trying to infuriate my mom

shot Stella a scathing look

Elizabeth turned away, a

her impromptu scheme to

lucid as before, she

if she had known the drug was this effective, she would have

stood motionless, staring

feet felt like lead, and she found it

clasped her cold hand gently and suggested,

”

remained silent, allowing him to

her composure

apologized and arranged for the dress to be

Stella’s pent-up emotions

her

he reassured her, “Don’t be

probably