Chapter 1543

Abigail's voice, gentle and soothing, echoed from the phone, "I've noticed you've been hitting the hay early lately. What's up tonight? Something on your mind?" Stella nodded slightly. "Yeah," she responded. Abigail's question was spot-on. "Did Lucas swing by to see you?" Stella's eyes widened instantly. "Abigail, I'm starting to think you're a mind reader." Abigail chuckled. "No mind reading, just know you too well. I know Lucas is the only one who can get under your skin like this." Stella sighed. "Do you think I'm being foolish?" Abigail's expression turned serious and firm. "Don't you dare talk about yourself like that. You're amazing, beautiful, and totally savvy. You got to believe in yourself." Stella responded, "I'm not putting myself down, just stating the obvious. Lucas hurt me badly, yet here I am, unable to stop thinking about him. I can't even sleep because I bumped into him." Abigail replied, "You know what they say, falling for someone might take a second, but ge