When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Still wary, Stella withdrew her hand, responding, “Just an accident.

”

Fixing her gaze on Haley, she questioned, “Where were you? Why do you come to me now?”

Dropping her gaze, Haley revealed, “I miraculously survived a car crash that year.

Burdened with debts, I had no choice but to entrust you to Mr.

Anderson.

”

Tears traced down her face as she continued, “I had plans to reunite with you after securing a stable job, but fate had other plans.

I was abducted and sold to another country.

The journey home was fraught with suffering.

”

A lump formed in Stella’s throat; she understood the arduousness of Haley’s escape from the clutches of kidnappers.

Haley wiped her tears, resolutely meeting Stella’s gaze.

Clasping Stella’s hand, she vowed, “Stella, don’t hold it against me.

had no choice

to make amends

”

striking resemblance, Stella felt a profound sympathy for

to cast blame, acknowledging that Haley’s escape was fueled

nod, Stella embraced Haley,

”

mother-daughter reunion, Matthew observed with a cold, scrutinizing

deepened, finding

Oliver and Juliette

mother hasn’t had

her eat

can talk after dinner,” Juliette suggested with a warm

Haley, dabbing

“Let’s have dinner first.

”

“Okay,” Haley agreed.

to escort Stella to the dining room, a hushed voice cut

as he inquired, “Do you have any evidence

applied pressure,

this

Matthew’s probing eyes and explained,

you remain unconvinced, I’m open to

no mother