When Love Comes Late by PASSION

He turned the question over to Elizabeth.

A shadow crossed Elizabeth’s face.

Clinging to her pride, she grasped Andrew’s arm and introduced him.

“I seemed to have forgotten to introduce him earlier.

This is Andrew Griffin, my boyfriend and also my first love.

”

She emphasized “first love” with a tone of superiority, clearly proud of and flaunting Andrew’s significance.

Stella was indifferent to Elizabeth’s romantic declarations.

After Elizabeth’s prolonged introduction, Stella simply stated, “Congratulations.

I look forward to possibly attending your wedding someday.

”

Elizabeth’s face turned pale.

It felt like her punches had landed on a soft cushion.

She gritted her teeth, clearly unhappy.

Her gaze toward Stella was filled with disgust, almost as if she could ignite Stella with her fury.

Bella sensed the tension might escalate.

Just then, as a group approached, she saw a chance to defuse the situation, suggesting, “Please, go greet the other guests.

We’ll find our way inside.

”

“Alright,” Stella responded quietly.

mind

Griffin?”

Elizabeth; she just didn’t want to face a cold

the lead, with Bella clutching Elizabeth’s hand tightly as

watched them leave, her heart heavy

was so strained that it seemed beyond

Stella maintain peace with Elizabeth without causing Bella

her distress, Matthew quickly

wrapped an arm around her,

“Don’t worry.

for you, ready to handle whatever comes our

”

Stella gathered

I interrupting?” A woman’s voice came,

back

saw Flossie, who had a playful

a sleek fishtail

glanced at her and noticed her belly

“You didn’t come to the party and went to bed early last

”

had to take care of some things at home, which delayed

”

her a thorough once-over before complimenting

most beautiful bride I’ve ever

toss the bouquet my

”

into Stella’s

asked Flossie, “Did you come

got some things

He’ll be here shortly.

introduce him to you

intrigue and said, “Before he arrives, there’s someone else I want you to