Chapter 960
When Love Comes Late
He did have business to attend to at the office.
Before he left, he told Stella, âCall me if you need anything, okay?â
Miley teased, âCome on, youâre only parting for a bit.
No need to be so⦠hmmâ¦â
Before she could finish, Stella playfully covered her mouth.
Stella gave an awkward smile and quickly said goodbye, pulling Miley with her.
After some distance, she let go of Mileyâs hand.
Miley leaned in close and asked, âDid you enjoy last night? Matthew seems really into you.
I bet he was pleased.
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âWhat are you talking about?â Stella, a bit flustered, tried to change the subject.
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âCome on, spill the beans! That hickey on your neck says it allâ¦â
Stella, her cheeks turning red, covered her neck instinctively.
Under Mileyâs curious gaze, she eventually spilled everything about the surprises Matthew had planned.
Mileyâs eyes lit up.
âSo, he finally got a clue, huh?â
She knew the struggles Stella had faced in her marriage and couldnât help but feel moved.
âAfter everything, youâre finally having a sweet moment.
Iâm so glad to see you happy.
â
Stellaâs eyes brimmed with tears.
âAnd Iâm happy for you too.
â
Miley, feeling emotional, quickly shifted gears.
âLetâs celebrate our happiness! Iâll treat you today.
Letâs go buy some clothes you Like.
â
Stella, wiping her tears, agreed.
âOkay, I wonât be shy then.
â
They chatted and laughed, heading towards the escalator to go down to the womenâs clothing store.
The mall was quiet, being a workday noon, and they were the only ones on the escalator.
As they stepped into the elevator, Mina, who had been Lurking for a while, suddenly acted.
She kicked the emergency brake of the escalator, bringing it to a sudden halt.
Suddenly, the escalator jerked to a stop.
Caught off guard, Stella and Miley stumbled forward from the abrupt motion.