When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Gratefully, Stella accepted the gift box with both hands and proceeded to open it.

Inside was a hand-painted wedding picture of Stella and Matthew, adorned with Bella’s signature.

Delighted, Stella couldn’t contain her appreciation.

“Thank you, I truly adore it,” she expressed sincerely.

As she gazed at Bella, Stella felt the urge to share details about their relationship with her.

Considering the imminent wedding and the bustling presence of many guests, Stella acknowledged that it wasn’t the right moment to reveal the truth.

She believed it would be wiser to approach the topic gradually after the wedding, allowing Bella ample time to process and accept the information.

With her decision made, Stella held back her words and offered another smile to Bella.

Matthew, noticing Stella’s trembling, took her hand and entrusted the gift to Fernando.

“Please keep this safe,” he instructed.

Looking up at Matthew, Stella took in the warmth of his palm, which helped soothe her emotions.

inside and take a

hesitated for a moment before adding, “Could you also stay a bit after the ceremony?

”

confusion, Bella agreed

Elizabeth was

the intimacy between Matthew

voice, she questioned, “Stella, why didn’t you invite me to

do you still hold a grudge about what

gaze at the intertwined hands

if the situation didn’t concern

sarcastic remarks caught his ear that he shifted his

that he took

face briefly before a sense of surprise washed over

read news reports comparing Elizabeth’s appearance to Stella’s, he now confirmed the similarity firsthand, realizing that the reports were

quietly cautioned Elizabeth, “Please refrain from

”

I was just teasing

no need to

”

“And besides, Stella isn’t one to