When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Hearing Matthew’s voice, Stella emerged from the kitchen.

“Grandma arrived early today.

Please, make sure you’re cooperative with her.

It’s important not to let her down.

I’ll be there to join you right after dinner.

”

Wearing a smile that radiated kindness, Lucia remarked playfully, “You’re such a thoughtful girl.

If Matthew ends up being too careless, we might just have to change the groom!”

“Don’t worry about that,” Matthew assured confidently.

He then gazed at Stella with an adoring look.

“I’m going to change and then I’ll be right down to lend a hand.

”

Matthew and Lucia remained engaged in their preparations until Stella summoned them for dinner.

This was a new experience for Matthew.

He had never been part of a wedding ceremony before, nor involved in any of its intricate planning.

Under Lucia’s expert guidance, he found himself marveling at the beauty and significance of the wedding rituals, which only heightened his anticipation for his own upcoming nuptials with Stella.

After the meal, Stella gently suggested that Lucia should head home, considering the lateness of the hour.

Lucia repeatedly reminded them to ensure the wedding invitations were prepared and dispatched without delay.

Back in the living room, Stella and Matthew were immersed in finalizing the guest List when Stella’s phone suddenly rang.

left

been a while since their last interaction, especially after the incident at

wondering why Besty would reach out

brief hesitation,

“Besty? It’s quite late.

I assist

ages

you’re Matthew Clark’s wife, and how modestly you’ve kept

thinking, how about a dinner to make amends for the last time we met? Don’t worry, Zola won’t be there this

picture

”

towards Besty for the previous party’s mishap, especially

an issue

nodded and replied,

meet? I actually

”

hadn’t really made any new friends since her

school friends in high regard,

Besty suggested, promptly

engaged in a brief, pleasant

cards in front of her, meticulously writing each one

deep concentration, Matthew

her and asked, “What are

up, Stella replied, “I’m meeting some old

a few

”

Matthew glanced at the names Stella was inscribing, memories of past events resurfaced in

like me to accompany you

shook her head, but then, as if struck by a sudden thought, she looked up at Matthew with a

slack off on

don’t delegate it

”