Chapter 837
When Love Comes Late
As Stella entered the spacious hall, Miley happened to descend the staircase.
She hastily discarded her bag and rushed towards Stella, her eyes scanning her friend from head to toe.
Only when she was certain that Stella was well did Miley embrace her tightly.
âMatthew was so worried that something might go wrong, so he didnât allow Flossie and me to visit you.
Iâve been anxious these past few days.
Seeing you well now is such a relief,â Miley confessed, her eyes welling up with tears.
Stella was deeply moved and felt a pang of guilt.
âIâm sorry for causing you worry.
I promise to take better care of myself from now on.
â
âPlease donât get hurt again,â Miley admonished with a pretend fierceness.
âAlright,â Stella replied with a warm smile.
As they exited the villa, Miley noticed several well-dressed bodyguards not far away.
She raised an eyebrow and asked, âDid Matthew send them? He seems excessively concerned about you.
No wonder you forgave him so quickly.
â
Stella blushed at Mileyâs teasing tone.
She glanced at her friend and retorted playfully, âYouâre looking much brighter today than before.
Have you been having a good time recently? Any progress with Neville?â
Miley choked.
Avoiding Stellaâs gaze, she replied, âDonât ask about that.
Iâll let you know if things between us advance, butâ¦â
She paused for a moment and then grinned slightly.
âI do have a different perspective on Neville.
â
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Respecting her friendâs privacy, Stella refrained from prying further.
The two friends continued to chat and laugh as they made their way to the heart of Seamarsh.
Miley ran her fingers through Stellaâs hair and remarked, âYour hair has suffered since your injury.
Why donât you get it styled first?
Itâll complement your outfit later.
â
Stella hadnât paid much attention to her hair in a while, so she agreed without hesitation.
They entered a high-end hair salon, and as they stepped inside, they overheard a sharp voice from within.
âStella is nothing.
â
Stella and Miley came to an abrupt halt, their gaze fixated on a girl whose fiery red hair demanded attention.
It was her voice that had captured their ears.
In her grasp, she clutched a magazine flaunting a striking cover featuring Dulce, accompanied by the bold headline, âRising Star Plummets Abruptly.
â
Stella frowned.