When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2019

The bodyguard opened the door, and Stella looked inside.

The man she saw bore little resemblance to the suave businessman she had once known.

Kristian’s face was covered in heavy bandages, giving him a monstrous appearance.

Through the bandages, his gaze found Stella and Matthew, and his eyes gleamed with unhinged fury.

He attempted to rise, but his damaged leg failed him.

Despite his efforts, he could not stand.

Struggling for breath on the edge of the bed, he clenched his fists and let out a pained groan.

Bitterly, he demanded, “You enjoying seeing me like this Before anyone could respond, Kristian lashed out, his anger boiling over.

”

“You did this to me.

I should’ve been tougher back then.

I should’ve paid someone to eliminate you and Bella, so you’d both be gone!”

His words were venomous, and Stella’s anger ignited.

wasn’t us who did this to

ambition and greed

trying to harm us step by step, but in the end, you only

”

matter how pitiful Kristian looked now,

not enough to make up for what you’ve

you deserved!” Stella spat

still

Kristian’s face darkened.

he said, “I won’t let you

I’m not happy, neither will you or Bella! I still have my trump

won’t sit still and wait for

”

Stella took Kristian’s bluster to

self due to his disabilities, lacked the

rage, a fact they accepted

ward, their expressions unreadable as they approached the bed where Kristian

have received evidence of

to come with

”

turn of events, felt his arrogance ebb away as he

to Matthew, suspicion and realization

Matthew orchestrated

voice icy as he confronted

long have