When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Miley, deeply troubled by Stellas recent ordeals, broached the subject of Lindsay.

She had discerned that much of the friction between Matthew and Stella could be traced back to Lindsays meddling.

With a furrowed brow, she ventured, Stella, what exactly is happening with Lindsay? I was thankful when she rescued Matthew, but her actions since then reveal deeper schemes.

It seems shes using her heroic act! as a chess piece, manipulating us all and souring the air with discomfort.

A shadow crossed Stellas face as she revisited the harrowing chandelier incident in her mind.

Desiring to shield Miley from further worry, she offered a placating response.

Oh, her? Matthew has taken care to arrange a doctor for her injured legs.

Were expecting him in Seamarsh any day now.

Miley, her indignation barely contained, pressed on.

Does she really think her sly maneuvers escape our notice? Initially, I was convinced of her sincerity, but its clear now-it was all a performance. Shes merely fanning the flames between you and Matthew.

Its downright disgraceful.

a jigsaw of suspicions now

had long questioned Lindsays daring rescue under the crumbling chandelier, but

mastered the art of the masquerade: adopting the guise of generosity to gain everyones favor, and then exploiting it to weave her personal agendas into the fabric of their lives, all while maintaining an aura of innocence and

Stella and Miley stood up, their spirits lifted slightly

they prepared to exit the restaurant, an unsuspecting figure darted from a corner and stumbled squarely

other, quickly stepping

Sorry.

Sorry.

after a closer look, she realized it was

flicker of surprise

expected to run into Stella

Emery

fathers troubles might spill over to her,

her position at the company

Her father was fine.

up in

Miley watched