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.

working non-stop since I was informed of

received no prior

spoke, Bella

to steady herself against the wall, barely able to

moved to assist Bella, but Elizabeth

infuriate my mom to death? If you have any respect

Elizabeth shot Stella a scathing look and guided Bella back

a sly smile

hadn’t expected her impromptu scheme to

lucid as before, she would

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

stood motionless, staring at the

felt like lead, and she found it hard to even

clasped her cold hand gently and suggested, “Let’s head home for

”

remained silent, allowing him to guide

regained her composure and made a

for the

that was settled, Stella’s pent-up emotions overwhelmed

arm around her shoulders, offering his support for

soft tone, he reassured her, “Don’t

probably just