Chapter 1488

Haley plopped the bags down, grabbed Stella’s hands, and eyed her from head to toe.

“Are you alright? You mentioned the snowstorm last night and I couldn’t sleep a wink worrying about you.

I tried coming over then, but the snowfall was nuts.

There were no taxis so I had to wait till now.

”

Stella felt touched.

She’d mentioned the snowstorm yesterday, assuring Haley everything was cool and she didn’t expect her here today.

“I’m really okay,” Stella reassured her.

“It’s freezing out.

Get in here.

”

After saying that, she scooped up the bags.

“What’s in these?”

Haley tried grabbing one bag but Stella stopped her.

“It’s just some groceries,” Haley explained with a grin.

“I’m whipping up a meal for you.

”

After ditching her shoes, Haley scanned the place.

There was no sign of Matthew.

“Where’s Matthew? Is he not home?” Haley whispered.

Stella placed the groceries in the kitchen.

“He’s out for the day.

It’s just us here.

”

Haley relaxed.

Rolling up her sleeves, she headed to the kitchen.

“Remembering our dinner chat, I’m cooking up your childhood favorites.

”

“No, we should eat out,” Stella protested.

Haley insisted, “The roads are a mess from yesterday’s snow.

It’s safer indoors.

You’ve missed my cooking.

Let me treat you.

”

Stella had to go along with what she said.

She couldn’t wait to dig into her mother’s cooking.

Haley got busy in the kitchen, with Stella lending a hand.

An hour later, the table was decked out with mouthwatering dishes.

As Stella set the table, she noticed Haley lingering, not taking her seat.

Haley seemed Like she had something on her mind but was holding back.

Stella sensed it and asked, “What’s up? Is something bothering you?”

Haley nodded.

“Yeah, I need to talk to you about something.

”

“Sit down first.

We’ll chat after,” Stella urged, guiding her to a chair.

Haley fidgeted, then said slowly, “I’ve been crashing at the hotel since I got here.

But it doesn’t feel right, like I’m not fitting in.