Chapter 1387
When Love Comes Late
At one point, Waldo signaled to the maid.
âPlease fetch the invitation from the living room.
â
Stella exchanged a look with Matthew, both puzzled.
The maid returned promptly, presenting the invitation to Matthew at Waldoâs signal.
Grinning broadly, Waldo remarked, âAfter everything youâve both endured, a little diversion is in order.
How about the ball this weekend?â
Stella unfolded the invitation, her eyes lighting up at the mention of a cruise ball, set for this very weekend.
âItâs aboard the Clark familyâs yacht, featuring a grand ball as we navigate the full length of the Seamarsh River,â Waldo added, his voice full of anticipation.
âMake sure to bring Stella along, Matthew.
Iâm looking forward to hearing about your wonderful time.
â
Matthew was surprised by Waldoâs initiative.
âGrandpa, what inspired you to throw a cruise ball out of the blue?â
Stella leaned in, equally curious.
Waldo, caught slightly off guard, glanced at Lucia before sharing, âYour grandmother and I met for the first time at a ball, you see.
â
Stella gasped, a romantic tale she hadnât anticipated.
Lucia shot Waldo a mock stern look, teasing, âHeâs always full of surprises.
â
Her tone was playful, yet her smile was sincere, a testament to shared joy.
Stella, observing their exchange, felt a twinge of longing for such a connection.
Matthew asked Stella, âWhat about your crew this weekend? Can you join?â
After a brief pause, Stella answered, âIâm free that day, so Iâll request tim
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e off from the director.
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âItâs decided then,â Waldo stated, sealing the plan.
As the evening wound down and they made their way home, Stella expressed a desire to bring Miley and Flossie to the ball, to which Matthew readily agreed.
Once home, Stella wasted no time messaging Miley.
âGot any plans this weekend? Fancy a ball for some downtime?â
Mileyâs response came quickly.
âThis weekendâs booked for Nevilleâs doctor visit.
â
Hesitating slightly, Stella ventured, âWhatâs happening with you two?
Are you getting back together?â
Mileyâs answer left things open-ended.
âWeâll see if fate has a second chapter in store for us.
â
Stella had a deep understanding of Mileyâs nature.
She was confident that Miley would speak up in her own time if she had something to share.
Hence, Stella didnât push the matter.