When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Stella was flustered.

“Benny escaped? Didn’t the police take him away?”

Neville explained, “I don’t have all the details.

The police mentioned that Benny jumped out of the car on the way back to the station and got away.

I’ve dispatched more people to chase him.

Every crossroad in Seamarsh is blocked, so he can’t escape for now.

He must still be in Seamarsh.

”

Stella panicked, worried that Benny might return and harm Matthew again.

Too much had happened recently, and the thought of losing Matthew again was unbearable.

Matthew also appeared serious.

Seeing Stella’s distress, he calmly reassured her, “Don’t be afraid.

I won’t let him succeed in hurting me again.

”

assurance,

in the shadows, and Benny’s whereabouts were unknown, leaving

methods were ruthless,

events only heightened

compose herself, Stella realized she couldn’t distract Matthew further and cause

people to tail you,” she advised,

Matthew nodded.

“Don’t worry.

fell into his trap

take you back first, and then Neville and I will

”

held Stella’s

head, reluctant to part from

“It’s too dangerous…”

rubbed her head affectionately, flashing

“Please understand.

now, and my grandparents

visit

help me

”

thought of Waldo and Lucia but couldn’t shake her worry