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

the tension, said, “You must

him

”

to Stella, he pulled Lindsay away forcefully, flashing

“Come with me.

you,” Felix

wriggle free, puzzled by the strength of

her head, Lindsay witnessed Matthew

ki*s was intense and brimming with love and desire— something Lindsay had

Stella close, showering her with affection, before they disappeared into

moment, Lindsay’s hopes

hated Felix even

have been

was still very lively

one song ended, a waiter pushed a food cart in with a few layers of cake

Joann looked around.

any signs of Lindsay,

She secretly sniggered.

Everything was ready.

was only one