When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Stella, deliberately maintaining a stoic expression, remarked, “You assured me you wouldn’t sustain any injuries…”

Her voice trembled with emotion as tears gradually pooled in her eyes.

Matthew rushed to embrace her, repeatedly expressing regret.

“I apologize.

I acknowledge my mistake.

This marks the end of my recklessness.

I give you my word.

”

Under his reassurance, Stella gradually regained her composure.

“Where is Flossie?”

Matthew said, “She’s safe, with Colin.

”

Stella murmured an assent quietly and remained silent thereafter.

That night, Matthew remained in the hospital for observation, with his wound unable to tolerate exposure to water.

of water to assist him in

convinced he had exerted immense effort to recover, only to be

her ire, Matthew extended a sincere

endeavored to

Please, don’t be upset.

”

reluctance to engage, Matthew feigned discomfort with a muted

abruptly, her concern

the matter? Are you

enveloped her with

“I’m alright, darling.

Can we talk? Please?”

the trap she

from his grasp, she asserted, “Don’t touch

You’ve broken your vow.

”

she aimed to impart a lesson to Matthew, warning him not to risk his

his grip,

by dizziness, prompting him

turn of events, Stella sensed an odd sensation

provided support and inquired, “What’s amiss? Are you feeling unwell?

momentarily calming himself

just lingering effects from when

It’s inconsequential.