Ch.1242 Chapter 1246 - When Love Comes Late

Bella reassured her daughter with a smile.

âIâm fine; just a pollen allergy.

Iâm much better now.

With Elizabethâs arrival, Bella lost interest in continuing the conversation with Matthew.

She turned to him.

âIâm sorry, but my daughter is here.

You should go now.

Respecting the changed circumstances, Matthew tucked away his phone.

âRest well,â he said softly, then exited.

After the door closed, Elizabeth, who had overheard snippets of their conversation, asked Bella, âMom, was Matthew about to show you something?â

She had noticed Matthew holding his phone out to Bella just as she entered.

Bella was forthright in her response.

âHe wanted to show me a picture of his wife.

Odd, isnât it?â she asked with a smile.

Elizabeth felt a twinge of unease.

She recalled how people often mentioned her resemblance to Stella, and Matthewâs insistence on Bella meeting Stella.

Could there be a connection between Bella and Stella?

The thought alarmed her.

Noticing Elizabethâs distraction, Bella worried she had inadvertently reignited her daughterâs interest in Matthew.

âElizabeth, whatâs on your mind? Youâre so quiet all of a sudden.

Elizabeth snapped out of her reverie, meeting Bellaâs gaze.

âItâs nothing, really.

Iâm fine.

She quickly changed the subject.

âMom, how are you finding Seamarsh?

Do you want to go back to Dorburn for a while?â

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Bella hesitated, then smiled.

âIâd like to, but I promised to stay here with you for some time.

Plus, youâre about to start shooting Lutherâs new film, and I worry about you being here alone.

âMom, donât worry about me.

I can look after myself.

The film shoot wonât take long, and Iâll head back to Dorburn as soon as itâs done.

Bellaâs concern lingered, but Elizabeth reassured her.

âIâve made up my mind, Mom.

I wonât interact with Matthew anymore.

Bella studied her daughter, searching for any hint of deceit.

Finding none, she felt a sense of relief.

âAlright, Iâll head back to Dorburn.

But Iâll stay until the movieâs opening ceremony.

Elizabeth nodded in agreement.

She knew that typically only the director and cast attended these events, so Bella wouldnât encounter Stella.