When Love Comes Late by PASSION

After finishing, Dexter looked directly at Stella and asked, How do you plan to handle this matter? Stella pondered for a moment before handing over the voice recorder Emery had given her.

Take this, along with the evidence youve collected, to the police.

Let them handle it according to protocol.

Dexter accepted the recorder and nodded.

Understood.

With that, he left.

Stella sank into her chair, rubbing her temples, her thoughts spiraling.

If Lindsay was behind this, Stella had to admit the womans cunning.

Involving Robin proved just how calculating she could be. Her musings were interrupted by a knock on the door.

Doreen stepped in.

was work-related, Stella asked, Whats the matter? Is there an issue with the orders? Doreen

is

eye, she added, By the way, Stella, I

glanced at Doreens eager expression, already suspecting where

wasnt in the

someone Bennett sent to assist

spark of excitement lit up Doreens

Tentatively, she asked, So..

think I could get to know him? Stella typically avoided meddling in her

spot for Doreen and genuinely

thoughtfully, I dont know Dexter very well, but from

interested, feel free to give it a try-just make sure

lit up, radiant with joy, like a child

promise it wont

you! she exclaimed, practically skipping out of the room,

leave, a faint smile tugging at

door closed, her thoughts began