When Love Comes Late

Mia lowered her gaze and observed Stella’s deft movements, her appreciation evident.

In no time, Stella completed the final stitch, delicately setting down the dress hem.

What had been a bare piece of fabric was now adorned with sparkling beads, appearing as flawless as ever.

Stella let out a sigh of relief.

Mia expressed her satisfaction, saying, “You possess remarkable handiwork skills.

Even upon close inspection, there’s no trace of repair.

”

“Thank you for your kind words,” Stella replied with a smile.

“With a compliment like that, it seems I could find employment in a factory if I ever found myself in need.

I wouldn’t have to worry about putting bread on the table.

”

Her playful remark lightened the atmosphere, eliciting a laugh from Mia.

Recognizing that the dress repair had taken some time, Stella grew concerned that it might be late and impact Mia’s rest.

Therefore, she came straight to the point.

“Today I wanted to personally address some of the rumors about my private life that the reporters circulated the other day.

” Stella turned to Matthew and made a formal introduction.

“Matthew is my husband, and we’ve been married for over a year.

”

Mia’s expression radiated warmth as she absorbed Stella’s words.

“Wie had our reasons for choosing a low-profile marriage initially, which led to speculations about our relationship in the public eye,”

Stella explained, her gaze affectionately fixed on Matthew.

“Our bond is stable, and everything is perfectly normal, despite the unfounded rumors circulating.

”

Mia nodded in understanding and reassurance, saying, “I believe you.

”

Any lingering doubts she might have had earlier had dissipated through her interaction with Matthew and her careful observations.

“Before coming to Seamarsh, I was hoping to find a dependable partner, both in my personal life and in my work,” Mia continued in a soft tone.

“Now, it seems you are an excellent choice.

”

Stella felt a surge of joy, not expecting things to progress this smoothly.

“However…” Mia’s expression grew serious.

Stella’s heart tensed in response.

“Do you have any other requirements?”

“I can’t simply bring you on board without some assessment.

You must pass a test.

After all, you’re a newly emerging designer, and my team doesn’t have much knowledge of your capabilities.

You need to demonstrate your ability to convince everyone,” Mia stated.

Stella nodded in understanding, grateful for the opportunity to prove herself.