At one point, Waldo signaled to the maid. “Please fetch the invitation from the living room.”
Stella exchanged a look with Matthew, both puzzled.
The maid returned promptly, presenting the invitation to Matthew at Waldo’s signal.
Grinning broadly, Waldo remarked, “After everything you’ve both endured, a little diversion is in order. How about the ball this weekend?”
Stella unfolded the invitation, her eyes lighting up at the mention of a cruise ball, set for this very weekend.
“It’s aboard the Clark family’s yacht, featuring a grand ball as we navigate the full length of the Seamarsh River,” Waldo added, his voice full of anticipation. “Make sure to bring Stella along, Matthew.
I’m looking forward to hearing about your wonderful time.”
Matthew was surprised by Waldo’s initiative. “Grandpa, what inspired you to throw a cruise ball out of the blue?”
Stella leaned in, equally curious.
Waldo, caught slightly off guard, glanced at Lucia before sharing, “Your grandmother and I met for the first time at a ball, you see.”
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Stella gasped, a romantic tale she hadn’t anticipated.
Lucia shot Waldo a mock stern look, teasing, “He’s always full of surprises.”
Her tone was playful, yet her smile was sincere, a testament to shared joy.
Stella, observing their exchange, felt a twinge of longing for such a connection.
Matthew asked Stella, “What about your crew this weekend? Can you join?”
After a brief pause, Stella answered, “I’m free that day, so I’ll request tim
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e off from the director.”
“It’s decided then,” Waldo stated, sealing the plan.
As the evening wound down and they made their way home, Stella expressed a desire to bring Miley and Flossie to the ball, to which Matthew readily agreed.
Once home, Stella wasted no time messaging Miley. “Got any plans this weekend? Fancy a ball for some downtime?”
Miley’s response came quickly. “This weekend’s booked for Neville’s doctor visit.”
Hesitating slightly, Stella ventured, “What’s happening with you two?
Are you getting back together?”
Miley’s answer left things open-ended. “We’ll see if fate has a second chapter in store for us.”
Stella had a deep understanding of Miley’s nature. She was confident that Miley would speak up in her own time if she had something to share. Hence, Stella didn’t push the matter.