When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Matthew caught her unspoken concern immediately.

He dr@ped an arm around her shoulder, offering reassurance.

“Don’t fret.

Bella will arrive.

”

Simultaneously, a Maybach pulled up outside the hotel.

Bella and Elizabeth emerged from the vehicle in succession.

Stepping out of the car, Elizabeth’s eyes fell on the wedding portrait of Stella and Matthew displayed on the screen.

The joyous smiles in the photo stung Elizabeth, her fists clenching instinctively as a wave of hurt and resentment washed over her.

Upon seeing the wedding photos and venue, Bella experienced a complex mix of emotions.

While there was an undeniable sense of happiness for Stella, there was also something deeper stirring within her, something she couldn’t quite decipher or put into words.

It was a blend of sentiments she hadn’t fully explored, leaving her in a state of introspective curiosity.

opted not to

back and noticed Elizabeth’s fixed stare at the

since returning to Seamarsh,

Bella reminded Elizabeth, “Today is a

maintain a friendly

”

behind her, Bella emphasized to Elizabeth, “Value the

is a kind-hearted

”

with

replied curtly before entering ahead

embarrassment colored Bella’s expression as she pursed

Andrew, she caught

as she caught sight of Bella entering, joy

Stella contained her emotions and greeted Bella

for being here at

”

words were courteous and formal, yet anyone observant enough would notice the slight tremor in her voice, a sign of

a smile, Bella extended her congratulations to Stella, wishing her a

heightened by Bella’s blessing, surpassing the happiness brought by