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.

him in cleaning

careful and gentle gestures, she harbored constant anger, convinced he had exerted immense effort to recover, only to

ire, Matthew extended a sincere

to shield

Please, don’t be upset.

”

to engage, Matthew feigned

abruptly, her concern

Are you in

concern, Matthew enveloped her

“I’m alright, darling.

Can we talk? Please?”

the trap

his grasp, she

You’ve broken your vow.

”

were deliberate; she aimed to impart a lesson to Matthew, warning

release her, intensifying his grip, while Stella covertly

his struggle, Matthew was suddenly overcome by dizziness, prompting him to

Stella sensed an odd sensation

and inquired, “What’s amiss? Are you feeling unwell? I’ll summon

grasped her hand, momentarily calming himself before softly stating, “I’m

just lingering effects from when my head took a blow last

It’s inconsequential.