When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 708

Stella lowered her gaze and followed Farris to a sofa in a corner.

Despite the physical distance between her and Matthew, she couldn’t shake the feeling that his eyes were relentlessly tracking her, sending chills down her spine.

After an uneasy stretch of silence, Stella considered fabricating a reason to leave early.

Just then, a woman took a seat beside her.

Before Stella could react, the woman offered a warm but somewhat forced smile and introduced herself.

“Hi, I’m Mina Hughes, a college friend of Farris.

”

Adorned in a white dress with her hair flowing elegantly, Mina wore subtle makeup and a smile that appeared pleasant but didn’t quite reach her eyes.

Responding with decorum, Stella said, “Nice to meet you.

I’m Stella Anderson.

”

then swiveled her head to lock eyes with Farris, her tone imbued with

“Farris.

”

her gaze, offering a

family had a longstanding connection with Mina’s family, and his mother had always been enthusiastic about arranging

of Mina’s affection

the past that he was uninterested and had no intention of hurting

was even more resolved to extinguish any lingering hopes Mina might

“Since we’re all gathered for Cordell’s birthday, merely sitting

we play a

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casually, “What game are we

to her feet, declaring, “The King’s

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