When Love Comes Late

Miley grinned and said, Ive been craving Erins food, ha-ha.

The two laughed and chatted as they walked to the dining room.

Erin served breakfast and then kindly left them to enjoy their time together.

Between bites, Miley said, My studios been crazy busy lately.

Ive been traveling nonstop and just got back last night.

Im completely worn out.

Stella nodded and said, Its quite obvious.

Youve got bags under your eyes.

Here, have my egg.

You should eat more to regain your strength.

Miley felt touched.

After eating Stellas egg, she asked, How are things with you and Matthew? Is he doing better? Stella looked down, unsure of how to respond, especially after her argument with Matthew earlier that morning.

Mileys eyes flickered toward Stellas neck, and a sly smile crept across her face.

Guess I dont need to ask.

Amnesia or not, hes still falling for you.

Stella let out a bitter laugh.

Thats impossible.

He cant even stand me.

Chuckling, Miley pointed at her neck and asked, Then whats that? Dont tell me its just a mosquito bite.

Widening her eyes, Stellas cheeks flushed as she quickly covered her neck and muttered, I had too much to drink last night… Still smiling, Miley teased, So Matthew lost control, huh? You guys then had a passionate night, right? But halfway through her teasing, Miley noticed Stellas troubled expression.

She stopped joking and asked seriously, Is he still acting the same? Stella nodded, fighting back tears.

Yes.

Gritting her teeth in frustration, Miley said, I cant believe Matthew is seriously planning to leave you for Lindsay! His amnesia is the cause of this.

When the heck would he recover? And that Lindsay-what nerve! Even if she saved his life, that doesnt give her the right to wreck your marriage!! Cant the Clark family, with their wealth and power, find a specialist to treat her? Why on earth is she demanding that Matthew divorce you? Stella quickly hushed Miley, placing a hand over her mouth.

Keep your voice down.novelbin

If Erin hears and tells his grandparents, itll be a disaster.

Still fuming, Miley removed Stellas hand and lowered her voice but continued in a fierce tone, Hes treating you horribly, and youre still thinking about protecting his family? Stella lowered her gaze and said, His grandparents have always been kind to me.

This is only happening because of his memory loss… Although Stella understood, she couldnt help but feel heartbroken.

Miley, still seething, urged, You need to divorce him! You shouldnt have to endure this.

When he finally remembers, I hope he regrets every second.

Before Stella could respond, a loud thud startled them from behind.

Simultaneously, both women turned toward the door.

Standing there were Waldo and Lucia, both wearing expressions of shock.

Waldo looked particularly angry, striking the floor with his cane and demanding, Whos talking about divorce? Stella froze, and Miley began to panic, too.