When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2011

If Elizabeth exhibited any further erratic behavior in his presence, he would promptly have her committed to a mental institution.

Rodney laid out the documents before Kristian.

“Bella’s death hasn’t been confirmed,” he said hesitantly.

“Shouldn’t we wait until we have more certainty before settling her assets?”

Kristian’s brow furrowed deeply, his voice tinged with barely contained irritation.

“We’ve searched for days and found nothing.

How could she possibly still be alive? I’ve already lost my family.

My only desire now is to resolve these affairs and find solitude in my grief.

”

Rodney’s eyes locked onto Kristian’s, recognizing the profound torment etched into his expression, as though he longed to follow Bella into the afterlife.

Without uttering another word, Rodney extended the documents to Kristian.

Kristian’s gaze settled on the papers, adrenaline surging through his veins.

swift stroke of the pen would bring years of careful

ascend above all who had ever doubted

thunderous crash

darting up to see Elizabeth sprawled on the floor, her hair wild

“Remember this,” she snarled.

pay for your

grew increasingly erratic, bordering

Matthew stood, his face a

as he sprang to

Matthew doing together, and why was Elizabeth so distraught?

to conceal his anxiety, Kristian

Why is Elizabeth with you?” he inquired,

turmoil, he furrowed his brow and

she causing trouble again? Don’t worry, I’ll have her sent back to

under strict

”

his mind, Kristian had silently cursed Elizabeth innumerable times for her incompetence

turmoil raging within, he had to project an

had already recognized Kristian’s

landed on a

as his instincts urged him to seize it, but Matthew was

before Kristian could touch

transfer…” Matthew read aloud, each word heavy with