When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Stella nodded and bid farewell to Matthew.

She followed Lucia, who proceeded to introduce her to several distinguished and affluent ladies.

Stella greeted each of them with a smile and extended her hand for a handshake.

Suddenly, she felt queasy.

“I’m sorry.

” She covered her mouth and hurriedly moved aside, her stomach churning.

Matthew stood right beside Stella.

Even though he was at a business dinner, his attention never strayed far from her.

Noticing her discomfort, he swiftly approached and offered a gentle pat on her back.

“What’s wrong? Do you need to rest?” he asked with concern.

Stella, shaking her head, accepted the tissue he offered and murmured, “I’m sorry.

”

her in a

okay, nothing else

”

Lucia and inquired, “Lucia, is your granddaughter-in-law

for Stella, brightened

pondered for a moment,

pressure Stella, she replied softly, “If

”

by the door, only a

her companions hadn’t been discreet, and

Confusion washed over Stella.

retched and yet they suspected she

thinking back

been feeling unwell frequently, and her period was a

Stella’s hand drifted to

child at this

family had been kind, and a new life would