How could she even begin to unravel the tangled web of her connection with Matthew? Her eyes flicked to the clock, and last nights news replayed in her mind: Lindsay had come down with a fever.

Matthew must have been attending to her.

There was no way he could make it to the Launch today.

Walking alongside Stella, Doreen spoke and noticed that Stellas gaze drifted, her mind elsewhere, her eyes fixed but unfocused.

Doreens voice broke through her reverie.

Stella? Hello? Whats on your mind? Startled, Stella blinked, snapping back to reality.

Oh, sorry. Its nothing, she said quickly, pushing aside her thoughts.

Lets keep going.

her distraction, she immersed herself in the work at

professional ensemble, Stella exuded

material emphasized her confidence, and under the stage

posture straight, and her concentration sharp

hand, she ensured that every element was perfectly aligned, giving no margin

figure appeared in

arrival sent ripples through the crowd, but the real focus was

this wasnt the first time Matthew had appeared with this woman

she truly was and what role she

the growing commotion, Stella turned her

found Matthew, and a flash of surprise crossed her

dawned, though a dull ache accompanied it. Of course, she thought,

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