When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Reflecting on Andrew, she remarked, “It’s been quite some time since I last saw Andrew.

Perhaps we could invite him to join us for dinner another time.

”

“Sure, I’ll coordinate when my schedule permits,” Elizabeth replied dismissively.

Her mention of Andrew was merely to allay Bella’s suspicions; she didn’t hold any significant regard

for him.

During their journey back, Elizabeth paused briefly before inquiring of Bella, “How long do you intend to remain in Seamarsh?”

Bella turned toward her, puzzled, and queried, “You don’t appear enthusiastic about my stay here.

”

Elizabeth, startled, concealed her true motives, stating, “No, it’s just that you’ve been experiencing frequent headaches since you arrived in Seamarsh.

Perhaps this environment isn’t conducive for you, so it might be best to return to Dorburn sooner rather than later.

”

Bella declined promptly.

“My purpose here is to assist Stella in assuming control of my business.

have yet to

project with her, and abandoning

here, you’re welcome to

”

that, she shut her eyes,

felt a twinge

by Bella’s recent preoccupation with Stella, Elizabeth grew even more apprehensive that she might recollect

Bella’s memory remained elusive, Elizabeth feared that continued association with Stella would inevitably

this, Elizabeth grew increasingly

the hotel, she

must expedite Bella’s return to

her continue to interact with

fear I’ll be unable to

little recourse, conceded, “I fabricated an illness but failed

about

to devise a

”

Elizabeth spat out

her for ages,

no idea what you’ve

”

Kristian’s anger flared.

daughter, and now you’re