When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 1968

Alissa agreed graciously.

Ending the call, Stella quickly dialed Bella’s number.

Upon confirming Bella’s availability, she messaged Alissa and set out to pick Bella up.

Bella, who had recently undergone her second treatment, appeared visibly rejuvenated, her complexion glowing with improved health.

Upon her arrival, Stella found Kristian at home too.

Bella excused herself to change, leaving Stella and Kristian alone in the Living room.

The silence between them was palpable, the air thick with awkwardness.

Recalling the topic of Bella’s minor cosmetic procedures, Stella decided to break the ice, turning to Kristian with a question.

“By the way, I recall you mentioning that Bella underwent minor cosmetic procedures after the accident.

Would you happen to have any photographs of her before the treatment? I’d be quite interested to see the comparison.

”

For a moment, Kristian felt flustered.

sudden desire to look at old photographs

Was she growing suspicious?

attempted casual indifference, explaining, “Years have passed, and

bring back painful memories, so I disposed

”

watched Stella closely,

you suddenly interested in those

face for

by the admission that the photographs

hint of sadness,

to see more of your younger

for so many years, and my childhood memories of you and Mom are

I could remember

”

carefully, seeing no dishonesty in

replaced by a wave

laughed softly, comforting

leave the past in the

is our

back to us, and we’re all

on today, and let go

”

father, Stella felt an unsettling