Chapter 1296
When Love Comes Late
Lying there, Flossie wasnât feeling sleepy.
She just stared at the ceiling, deep in thought.
Suddenly, Benny said, âLet me know if you need anything.
â
It felt almost dreamlike, yet Flossie felt a sense of warmth in her heart.
She replied softly, âOkay.
â
As Stella prepared to leave for the film set the next morning, she was interrupted by a call from the security team.
âMrs.
Clark, a visitor is here to see you.
Should I allow her entry?â
Stellaâs brow furrowed in confusion.
She couldnât imagine who would visit at this hour.
Glancing at the security monitor, she recognized Besty standing at the doorstep, a gift box cradled in her arms.
Without hesitation, Stella instructed the security guard to admit her guest and hurried outside to greet her.
Moments later, Besty entered, led by the guard.
Stella expressed her gratitude to the guard before ushering Besty inside.
With a hint of anxiety, Stella asked, âWhat brings you here today?
Is everything alright?â
Ever since Besty endured domestic abuse at Felipeâs hands, Stella made it a point to check in on her friend regularly.
Each time, Besty reassured her everything was fine.
However, Stellaâs recent filming commitments had kept her from reaching out, making Bestyâs unexpected visit particularly concerning.
âIâm here to deliver an advance wedding gift to you,â Besty explained, her demeanor composed as she placed the gift on the table.
Puzzled, Stella asked, âWhy the advance gift? Arenât you attending my wedding?â
âFelipe and I are planning a trip.
It looks like I wonât make it to your wedding due to scheduling conflicts.
â Besty sighed.
âHow have things been with Felipe lately? Has he beenâ¦â Stella trailed off, hesitant to voice her concerns about the two words, âhitting you.
â
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Sensing Stellaâs unspoken question, Besty offered a perfunctory response.
âWeâre doing fine.
â
âThatâs good.
â Relieved, Stella was about to offer Besty a drink when she noticed a red mark on her friendâs neck.
It was a fresh mark, indicating that it had been inflicted recently.
Stellaâs complexion turned grim.
She stepped closer and unbuttoned her collar, revealing red marks and bruises on her collarbone and even extending down to her chest, a distressing sight.
Besty was taken aback, realizing that her deceit had been exposed.
She hastily pulled her collar up to conceal the marks.
âIs this your definition of âfineâ?â Stella demanded, her voice laced with fury.
âThis bastard never changed.
Come, Iâll help you seek justice.
â
âStellaâ¦â Besty pleaded, gripping her hand tightly.
âNo.
â