Miley raised the glass of red wine to her lips, taking a sip as her thoughts churned. Suddenly, a realization dawned on her, prompting her to set the glass down with a sense of urgency. “The more I dwell on it, the more I sense something amiss.”
The collective gaze of the others fell upon her in perfect synchrony, their expressions a blend of curiosity and anticipation.
Stella’s voice, soft yet filled with concern, broke the silence.
“What’s wrong?”
“According to Flossie’s character, she’d never conceal anything when she’s in love,” Miley asserted, her words carrying a weight of conviction. “Could her boyfriend be a big shot or perhaps a popular star?”
A flicker of concern danced in Stella’s eyes. As she recalled the familiar features that mirrored Benny’s face, a sense of unease crept over her.
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“She didn’t even disclose her boyfriend’s name to us. Even if I were to investigate, I wouldn’t know where to begin.” Stella’s worry manifested in her voice. “I hope he’s a good person and can treat her sincerely. I don’t want her to get hurt.”
Matthew’s touch on Stella’s head was comforting as he spoke with a blend of wisdom and compassion. “Flossie has walked her path alone for years; she knows how to discern right from wrong. And when it comes to her relationships, even as her closest friends, you must tread lightly and respect her autonomy. Unless she seeks your guidance, you shouldn’t intervene too much.”
Stella found his perspective to be reasonable and thoughtful.
She nodded in silent agreement.
The quartet sat in the living room, basking in the serene beauty of the snowfall outside. After a brief moment, Miley and Neville slipped away quietly.
When they reappeared, Miley approached Stella with a warm smile, pushing a cart towards her side.
There sat a conspicuously large box, catching Stella’s attention. She surmised that it must be the cake thoughtfully prepared by Miley.
“This is a gift from Neville and me to you. Go ahead, open it, and take a look.” Miley smiled at her.
Stella carefully untied the ribbon securing the box, curiosity bubbling within her. As she lifted the lid, her eyes widened in delight at the sight before her-a magnificent two-layer cake adorned with the heartfelt inscription “Love Forever.” Positioned atop the cake were two miniature dolls, unmistakably resembling her and Matthew, standing side by side in sweet unity.
“What do you think? Do you like it?” Miley couldn’t contain her anticipation as she awaited Stella’s reaction.
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Just as Stella was about to offer her praise, her phone suddenly buzzed with a vibration, interrupting the moment.
Expecting a message from Flossie, Stella retrieved her phone from her pocket. However, upon reading the notification, her expression changed abruptly.
It was a snowstorm warning notice.
Observing the pallor on Stella’s face, Miley couldn’t resist moving closer and inquired, “Is everything alright?”
“There’s a snowstorm warning.” Stella’s expression turned grave. “I’m concerned about Flossie. I need to reach her first.”
With a sense of urgency, Stella reached for her phone to contact Flossie, but her attempts were met with frustration as the call wouldn’t connect.
“What do we do now? I can’t reach her.” Stella felt her heart leap, and a shadow of concern clouded her features.
“Stay calm. I will call Orion.” Matthew reassured her, swiftly dialing Orion’s number.