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.

silent, her thoughts a

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

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

their meal, Stella and Miley stood up, their spirits lifted

unsuspecting figure darted from

bumped into each other, quickly stepping back and apologizing

Sorry.

Sorry.

and after a closer look, she realized it was

of surprise crossed

startled, hadnt expected to run into

since Kristians incident, Emery had been on

worried her fathers troubles might spill over to her, while constantly fearing something terrible

had passed, and her position at the

Her father was fine.

was Matthew who ended up in trouble

watched