Ch.1448 Chapter 1452 - When Love Comes Late

It was a rare sight to see Stella so genuinely excited, and Matthew knew he couldnât let her down.

Without hesitation, Stella dialed Haley, inviting her to meet them at Prosper Bay.

Haley arrived promptly, a bundle of nerves at the prospect of meeting Matthewâs grandmother.

âStella, is what Iâm wearing okay? Should I change?â

âDonât worry.

Grandma is quite approachable.

â Stella comforted her.

As they were exchanging words, Lucia made her appearance.

Matthew assisted her out of the car, and her gaze immediately found Haley.

The resemblance between Stella and Haley was unmistakable, their close rapport evident.

Lucia, putting the pieces together, approached with cautious curiosity.

âStella, this isâ¦?â

âGrandma,â Stella greeted, clasping Haleyâs hand and stepping forward.

âThis is my mother.

âHello, Iâm Haley Ramos, Stellaâs mother.

â Haley, though stiff, managed a polite introduction.

Lucia, taken aback, turned her astonishment towards Matthew.

âWhy didnât you inform me of such a significant detail? I didnât prepare a gift.

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âGrandma, itâs not Matthewâs fault,â Stella interjected, seeking to ease the tension.

âWe only confirmed everything with a DNA test recently.

We planned to visit you and share the news, but then your call about the venue presented the perfect opportunity.

Hearing her explanation, Lucia couldnât say anything more.

Her gaze softened as she looked towards Haley, offering a friendly smile.

âOn our way, I plan to stop by the shopping mall.

Iâd like to pick out a gift for you, Ms.

Ramos.

Stella attempted to politely decline, waving off the suggestion, but Lucia was insistent.

Left with no choice, they made a detour to the shopping mall first.

The visit led them straight to a jewelry store, where Luciaâs intentions became clear.

Haley immediately expressed her reluctance.

âPlease, thereâs no need for such expense.

I only wish for Stellaâs happiness within the Clark family.

âItâs quite alright.

Choose whatever catches your eye, Lucia countered firmly, leaving no room for refusal.

âYou are Stellaâs mother.

Itâs only right that the Clark family shows you our appreciation.

Even Stella joined in, trying to convince her mother.

âSomething modest will do.

I donât hold much value in such material things,â

Haley insisted.

But Lucia wouldnât hear of it.

âYouâre Stellaâs closest family.

Itâs not every day we get to celebrate this reunion.

You must select the very best.

Just then, Luciaâs phone interrupted the moment, and she excused herself with an apologetic smile to take the call.

She instructed the shop assistant to assist Haley in choosing jewelry, leaving them to it.