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…”

a

oblivious to the tension, said,

him to

”

Stella, he pulled Lindsay away

“Come with me.

have something for you,” Felix insisted, gripping

to wriggle free, puzzled by the strength of his hold, but his fingers were clamped tightly around

head, Lindsay witnessed

was intense and brimming with love and desire— something

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

Lindsay’s hopes were

hated Felix even

it! It could have been her that Matthew was

still very lively

ended, a waiter pushed a food cart in

Joann looked around.

she didn’t see any signs

She secretly sniggered.

Everything was ready.

only one step