Chapter 2157

Her eyes fluttered open, her slender fingers encasing his hand.

In her groggy state, she seemed unable to discern whether she was dreaming or awake, her instinct urging her not to let him go.

Then, in a soft whisper barely louder than a sigh, she murmured, “Don’t go…” Her voice trailed off as her eyes closed again.

As Stella awoke, the room was draped in the soft hues of evening.

Her eyes fluttered open to the sight of a familiar face—Miley.

With an exclamation of surprise, Miley cried, “Stella, you’re finally awake!”

Stella’s gaze quickly darted away from Miley, her eyes scanning the room as if searching for something.

“What’s wrong?” Miley watched her with a furrowed brow, concern etching her features.

Silence hung between them as Stella continued her survey of the room.

Once convinced they were alone, a shadow of disappointment crossed her face.

She mustered a weary smile.

“I’m fine; don’t worry about me.

a sigh

was worried sick, you

an

you here?”

up a glass from the side table, filling it with water

about you, so I came

her mind, and she asked anxiously, “Miley, was

clouded

here

told me she’d prepared some food for you in the kitchen, so you’d have something to eat when you woke

“Are you hungry? I’ll go heat

she shook her head,

don’t have

on the edge

reached out, touching Stella’s

but you

facing his

I’m certain he wouldn’t

a bitter smile, Stella revealed, “He’s already asked Erin to pack his

to leave

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