Chapter 1531
When Love Comes Late
Miley and Stella rolled their eyes.
âAlright, stop rubbing it in.
Weâre green with envy.
â
Hearing Flossie, Colin felt a pang of bitterness.
The first time he laid eyes on her, Flossie was just hitting the big time.
That day, she sparkled on stage, beaming with confidence.
The stage lights mirrored her radiant grin, like she was meant for that spotlight.
Heâd never seen someone fit for a fashion show like her.
But soon, he jetted off abroad, losing sight of her for ages.
As dusk fell, Flossie was discharged, catching some rest.
After bidding goodbye to her friends, Colin drove home.
As he entered, Jessica leapt at him, clinging to his arm.
âColin, whyâd you keep me waiting?â
Colin brushed her off, his face icy.
Jessica puzzled over his odd demeanor but then it hit her.
Chasing after him, she tugged his sleeve.
âColin, I messed up.
The show, itâs on me.
â
Charlie said nothing.
Jessica shifted blame onto Flossie.
âItâs all her fault! Itâs been ages since she strutted her stuff.
She probably forgot the drill.
Donât sweat it, Colin.
Donât stoop to her level.
â
Her eyes narrowed, reminding herself of their one-night fling.
Jessica figured she could play the spoiled card like usual but Colinâs expression kept darkening.
She was baffled.
âColin, whatâs eating you today?â
Colin eyed her and then got straight to the point.
âDid you push Flossie on stage?â
Jessica panicked, blurting out denial, âWhat? She tripped herself.
How could you even think that?â
She snuggled against him, pleading, âDonât be mad.
Weâve been together for years.
You know me.
I wouldnât sabotage your show, would I?â
She studied him, unsure.