When Love Comes Late by PASSION

She crawled out cautiously, one hand pressing against the floor, the other clutching Matthew’s hand tightly.

It wasn’t until she was free from his embrace that she could see the scene clearly.

Matthew was half-kneeling, a stage pillar had struck his head, and a bullet had pierced his chest.

Blood was pouring out of his wounds…

“Matthew!” Stella cried out his name in a panic.

She quickly removed the pillar and embraced him.

Her hands were slick with Matthew’s blood, and she couldn’t tell whether it was from his head or his chest.

Tears cascaded down Stella’s cheeks as she repeatedly called his name, but he remained unresponsive, his lips pale.

“Call an ambulance!” she pleaded desperately with the bystanders.

“Please, call an ambulance…”

Not far from her, Benny watched the scene unfold with a satisfied grin.

Flossie, witnessing his reaction, felt a chill run through her.

she had

him.

hurried to the

methodically took down the attackers dressed in black, one by

the chance to escape with

after, an ambulance arrived, and medical

the emergency room

visibly worried

could this

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leaving

Waldo and Clint wore

white wedding dress was

stood frozen, unable to move,

couldn’t just watch

gently suggested, “Please, sit down for a

Don’t worry.

Matthew will

He’s strong.

”

realized her voice was raspy