When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 1970

Silence fell between them.

Suddenly, Bella seemed to be listening to distant conversations in her mind.

She paused, waiting for the voices to diminish.

When the whispers subsided, she approached the photograph again and asked, “Do you have any other pictures?”

With a note of regret in her voice, Alissa replied, “She’s not fond of taking photos.

This one was taken at our graduation.

”

As Alissa spoke, fleeting memories began to stir in Bella’s mind, bringing on a headache that was more intense than before.

She attempted to hold onto those memories, but they evaded her, barely touching the surface of Alissa’s words.

Taking a deep breath, Bella excused herself.

“I’m sorry.

I’m feeling unwell.

I need to go back now.

Let’s schedule another time to meet.

”

was visibly taken

had hoped Bella would linger a bit

and knowing she was still under medical care, Alissa

comfort over her own

evidence to confirm that Bella was indeed the friend she cherished;

mustn’t rush

suggested, “Then we’ll set up another

”

trio exited the

As the doo

glance

to define the emotions swirling within her, akin to a deep

parting ways with Alissa, Stella accompanied Bella on her

Bella’s continued pallor, Stella

take

her head, assuring her, “It’s

feeling much better

think I’ll be

”

determination, Stella chose not

her mind adrift in

the photograph from Alissa’s

had encountered the girl in

night, Bella was at home,