Haley’s compliment caught Stella off guard. “Oh, please, you’re too kind. I’m still learning the ropes really.”
After suggesting dinner, she steered the conversation. “It’s growing late. Let’s grab a bite first.”
Haley nodded agreeably. “Sure.”
The duo hailed a taxi and departed from the film crew.
Stella settled on a renowned local eatery in Seamarsh.
Mid-meal, she broached a delicate topic. “Haley, could you share memories from my childhood? Since the accident, my recollections are hazy. All I recall are the days spent in the orphanage.”
Setting aside her utensils, Haley’s gaze took on a contemplative depth. “Before your father’s accident, our home boasted a sprawling garden. You adored the swing set more than anything.”
The image aligned precisely with the snippets from Stella’s dreams.
No matter the query, Haley’s responses flowed effortlessly.
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Stella couldn’t shake off Matthew’s words. How could someone recall events from over two decades ago after a severe trauma? And maintain such composure?
It felt Like narrating someone else’s story.
While the car accident had robbed Stella of her memories, Haley seemed unscathed.
Was there a secret buried beneath the surface? Doubts swirled in Stella’s mind like restless shadows.
Having noticed Stella’s silence, Haley began to second-guess her words, searching for any slip-up in her narrative.
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After a brief pause, she couldn’t resist asking, “Stella, is everything alright? You seem lost in thought.”
Stella snapped back to reality, shaking her head. “It’s nothing. Just reminiscing about the past. Now that we’ve reunited, I’m determined to ensure you have a bright future ahead.”
Relief washed over Haley.
She clasped Stella’s hand, tears shimmering in her eyes. “Since we crossed paths, I’ve felt each day holds promise.”
Stella reciprocated the grip, her own feelings mingling with uncertainty.
Though Haley projected enthusiasm, she snorted inwardly. It seemed those from humble beginnings were easily swayed.
Yet, complacency eluded her fleetingly. In the next breath, Stella withdrew her hold and broached the subject. “If you’re available tomorrow, let’s arrange for a DNA test.”
Haley hadn’t anticipated this sudden turn. Her smile faltered, frozen in place.
Stella, observant of the shift, furrowed her brow, sensing Haley’s discomfort.
She worried Haley was unhappy about her distrust.