Chapter 2152
When Love Comes Late
Once in the safety of the bodyguardâs vehicle, her emotions overcame her, and she wept uncontrollably.
She reached for her phone to call Fernando, the only other person besides Lindsay who understood Matthewâs situation.
But before she could dial, her phone rang.
It was Miley.
Hearing her voice, Stellaâs grief intensified, and she sobbed even harder.
Miley, unaware of the latest developments, berated Matthew over the phone.
âStella, Neville and I are back in Seamarsh.
You have to confront Matthew, that jerk! His disappearance had us all on edge, especially you.
Youâve been unable to eat or sleep, even fainting from the stress.
Itâs time he learned his lesson.
How are you feeling now? If youâre too frail to deal with him, Iâll handle it for you!â
Miley continued speaking without hearing a response.
Eventually, sensing something amiss, she asked in bewilderment, âStella, why arenât you saying anything?â
Stellaâs tears flowed freely, overwhelmed by Mileyâs concern.
Unable to hold back any longer, she burst into loud sobs.
Startled by Stellaâs sudden outburst, Miley panicked and asked anxiously, âStella, whatâs wrong? Youâre really scaring me!â
Through her tears, Stella struggled to speak.
Miley, now deeply concerned, paused to gather her thoughts.
Suspecting Matthew was the cause, she ventured, âIs Matthew hurt? Donât worry, medicine has come so far these days.
Now that heâs back, he can surely be treatedââ
Before Miley could finish, Stella interrupted with a sob, âMatthew⦠he wants a divorce.
.
â
Miley was taken aback by Stellaâs revelation.
Divorce? She wondered if she had misunderstood.
Was Matthew really planning to divorce Stella?
Given his deep affection for Stella, Miley was puzzled by his sudden decision.
Taking a moment to compose herself, she asked, âWhat happened? Why does he want a divorce so suddenly? Werenât you two planning a wedding soon?â
Stella continued to cry, managing to say between sobs, âI donât know.
The moment he returned, he asked for a divorceâ¦â
Hearing the pain in Stellaâs voice, Miley responded reassuringly, âCalm down.
There must be some misunderstanding.
Iâll speak with Neville.
Maybe he knows something.
Matthew loves you dearly.
I canât believe heâd go through with a divorce.
â
âOK,â Stella replied in a trembling voice, trying to reassure herself in her heart.
Miley stayed on the line, offering comfort until Stellaâs crying subsided.
Once composed, Stella reached out to Fernando.
âHave you returned, Fernando?â she inquired.