When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Glancing at the screen, she saw it was Lucia.

As she answered the call, Lucias soft, familiar voice filled her ears.

Stella, Waldo is being discharged today.

If youre free, could you and Matthew come pick us up? Stella understood that Lucia had always been thoughtful about not intruding on her and Matthews private life as a couple.

However, now that Lucia had taken the initiative to call, it was evident she wanted to create more opportunities for them to spend time together.

Recalling Matthews cold and dissatisfied demeanor that morning, Stella hesitated before responding, Lucia, Matthew is very busy today.

Ill go pick up Waldo myself.

When Lucia heard that Matthew couldnt make it, she immediately replied, If youre both busy, just focus on your work.

Theres no need to come over.

If youre free tonight, come back to our house for dinner.

From Lucias tone, Stella could tell she was probably unaware that Lindsay had a medical check-up scheduled at the hospital that day.

After a moment of thought, Stella said, Lucia, a foreign doctor is visiting Seamarsh today to examine Lindsay.

If the timing works out, well come by tonight. Then I want to go see how Lindsays check-up goes, Lucia said, sounding a bit concerned.

Stella quickly intervened, advising, Lucia, your health hasnt been great lately, and youve been busy taking care of Waldo.

go back home

and I can handle

let you know as soon as we have the

Stellas gentle persuasion, Lucia finally

you for your hard work,

phone and paced back and forth

it over, she decided to head

managed to calm herself on the

soft, apologetic eyes, she murmured,

didnt say anything harsh

just being overly sensitive and ended

darkened as he

shouldnt have gone to Prosper Bay on your own

by his

flicker of hurt crossed her face,

fault, she said

last night that

seeing you might help calm

I promise I wont

from Prosper Bay, and Ill avoid Stella

dont want to make things harder for you

her, realizing she

clarify, but the real reason for

it felt like a quiet