When Love Comes Late by PASSION

As she moved to guide Matthew, Felix insisted, “He’s heavy.

Let me help you.

”

Glancing around, Felix focused on the nearby room and asked, “Is this the Lounge for him?”

He reached for the door, prompting Lindsay to step forward to stop him.

Just then, the door of the adjacent room swung open, and Stella emerged.

Though still feeling a bit uncomfortable from choking on water earlier, she was more composed now.

Spotting Matthew’s condition, Stella furrowed her brow and demanded, “What’s going on here?”

Her gaze then shifted to Lindsay, suspicion evident.

Lindsay’s heart raced as panic flickered across her face.

Trying to appear composed, she explained, “Matthew is feeling slightly off.

I was just helping him to get to you…”

with a silent

oblivious to the tension, said, “You must be Matthew’s

him to

”

pulled Lindsay away

“Come with me.

for you,” Felix insisted, gripping Lindsay’s hand

free, puzzled by the strength of his hold, but

as she turned her head, Lindsay witnessed Matthew

and brimming with love and desire— something Lindsay had never seen from Matthew

held Stella close, showering her with affection, before they disappeared into the room,

that moment, Lindsay’s hopes were

hated Felix even

been

still very

cart in with a few

Joann looked around.

didn’t see any signs of Lindsay,

She secretly sniggered.

Everything was ready.

was only