Chapter 219
When Love Comes Late
Standing alongside Juliette, Oliver gently placed his hand on her waist and reminded, âItâs time for us to make our way to the wedding venue.
â
âOkay.
â
They piled out of the dressing room.
Before departing, Clint discreetly pulled Stella aside and said, âStella, I must mention that Maverick is also present in Bysea today.
Would you consider inviting him to join us for the wedding?â
âWhat?â Amidst the cheers and happy vibes all around, Stella couldnât quite catch what was said.
She raised her voice.
âWhat was that you just said?â
Clint repeated his words.
Caught off guard and feeling a bit flustered, Stella inquired, âWait.
How did you find out that heâs in Bysea?â
Just the other day, she craftily came up with a little white lie about Maverick traveling overseas.
Clint came clean, replying with honesty, âI got in touch with Maverickâs grandma last night, and she spilled the beans.
â Why donât you ring up Maverick right now and invite him to the wedding?â
A warm grin spread across his face, but Stellaâs stomach was doing a jitterbug of nerves.
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She mustered a slightly awkward smile, her eyes darting to the sleek car where Oliver and Juliette were seated.
In a swift move, she gently pulled away from Clint.
âGrandpa, I think Iâll head to the hotel for a bit.
Iâll call Maverick later.
â After that, she walked away, slipping into the waiting wedding car.
In the wedding car, Stella finally fished her phone out after a considerable amount of pondering.
With a soft sigh, her fingers tapped out a message to Maverick.
âI heard from Grandpa that you are in Bysea.
I happen to be in the city.
Shall we meet tonight?â
Not long after she sent the message, a message from Maverick popped up in her inbox.
He replied concisely, âTell me the time and place.
â
Stella didnât miss a beat, her fingers dancing on the screen as she texted, âSeven in the evening, Rose Hotel.
Meet me at the first-floor bar.
â
âOkay.
â
At the ping of Maverickâs reply, a wave of relief washed over her.
Tonight, she would meet with Maverick and their marriage would finally fade into the background.
She could enjoy her single status again.