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.

”

out a sigh

was worried sick,

offered an

are you here?” she inquired

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

explained, “After our phone call, I was still worried about you, so I came over to check on

she asked anxiously, “Miley, was anyone else in my room when

clouded

was here earlier,”

you in the kitchen, so

”

hungry?

”

again, and she shook her head,

have

”

on the edge of

out, touching Stella’s

know you’re upset, but you mustn’t neglect

Matthew is facing

I’m certain he

”

bitter smile, Stella revealed, “He’s already asked

to leave Prosper