When Love Comes Late by PASSION

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.

”

let out a sigh of

was worried sick, you

an apologetic

you here?” she

the side table, filling

she handed it over, she explained, “After our phone call, I was still worried about you, so I came over to check on you, and then

her mind, and she asked anxiously, “Miley, was anyone else in my

clouded

was here earlier,” she

the kitchen, so you’d

”

then asked, “Are you hungry?

”

over Stella again, and she shook her head,

have

”

sighed deeply, sitting on the edge

reached out, touching

you’re upset, but you mustn’t neglect

is facing his own

I’m certain he wouldn’t think

”

a bitter smile, Stella revealed, “He’s

planning to leave