When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2121

Stella tilted her chin up, a playful smile dancing on her lips.

“But you know, I don’t have any feelings for him.

From the very beginning, it’s always been you,” she teased softly.

With that, she rose on her tiptoes and pressed a gentle ki*s to his Lips.

Pulling back slightly, she looked into his eyes and asked, “So, are you still angry?”

Matthew’s expression softened, his eyes betraying a flicker of desire.

He drew closer, his lips inching toward hers.

Sensing his intent, Stella swiftly placed her hand over his mouth, adopting a mock-serious tone.

“I need to meet Miley at the hot springs soon.

I’ve got to change into my swimsuit.

We can’t dawdle.

”

of frustration as he murmured, “I should have just hidden

”

softly, her eyes

“Are you serious?”

her eyes and gave Matthew a gentle

wardrobe, she announced, “I’m going

”

collection of swimsuits, both men’s

she browsed through the men’s trunks, Stella glanced back

planning to join

lingered on her with a

I could use a hand getting into my

”

she hastily flung a pair of swimming trunks

on, change

a modest swimsuit and slipped into the

little space, just enough for a small sofa

swimsuit was simple-a short skirt with a layer of shorts beneath, safeguarding against any unintended exposure, paired with

to tie the top, the laces proved tricky, their delicate knots eluding her as she twisted

attempts, frustration began to