When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Matthew dropped to one knee and opened the box.

“Stella, will you marry me?”

Stella’s eyes grew moist, and her nose quivered as she was moved deeply.

Memories of her time with Matthew, both sweet and bitter, flooded her mind.

Taking a deep breath, Stella inquired, “We’re already married.

Why this, all of a sudden?”

Matthew gazed at her with a gentle and indulgent expression, explaining, “Organizing another wedding will take some time, but there’s something I need to do first.

You see, I never proposed to you, so I want to make that right now.

”

Stella sniffled and complained, “Every other man promises to love their wife forever when they propose.

How can you see this as just making things right?”

With a smile, Matthew pulled Stella into his embrace, cradling the back of her head, and declared, “I might not have said those words before, but I’ll spend my whole life proving my love for you.

”

spoke, his eyes

you, I’ll whisper those sweet nothings

”

warmth from Matthew’s heartfelt words, Stella

her head, she responded, “No, I’ve never

ready to marry

”

her arms tightly around his waist, nestled her head against his chest, and with her eyes gently closed, she murmured, “You’re the epitome of

would be

”

resolved to face any challenges by Matthew’s side, she was

hair and a tender smile gracing his lips,

”

retrieved the diamond ring, took Stella’s hand with reverence, and delicately slid the ring onto her finger before bending down to ki*s her

and announced, “Once we wrap up our projects,

be officially married, and no one will be able to tear us

”

Stella’s eyes as she

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