When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 1963

Upon hearing this, Joann’s shoulders twitched slightly-a subtle sign of her nervousness that Bennett did not miss.

With a stern look at Joann, he addressed everyone in a subdued tone.

“Rest assured, I will provide an explanation to everyone here.

My judgment will be unbiased.

”

At these words, Joann felt a chill run down her spine.

For the moment, Matthew appeared content.

He made no further demands, preserving the Lowell family’s dignity with a simple, “That’s all.

”

Following this, Nikolai, Stella, and Matthew exited together.

Before she left, Stella paused, facing Joann momentarily before addressing Bennett.

“Mr.

I trust you will furnish a thorough explanation, not least for why I ended up in the

”

Nikolai exited, a palpable chill settled

Joann

gazes bored into

Bennett’s cold gaze,

bit of strength, she

Murmurs swirled around her.

you think Miss Crawford is responsible for

friend who grew too

Clark, despite his marriage.

knows what she intended? “And what led them

Joann snapped,

tension, realized the gravity of

addressed the onlookers with a stern

“Enough viewing.

to see

Please, disperse.

”

reactions only seemed to confirm the crowd’s

for Bennett, but their disdainful looks toward Joann spoke

Bennett’s

distress, she implored, “Please, don’t