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.

”

hint of frustration as he murmured, “I should have

”

her eyes sparkling with

“Are you serious?”

and gave Matthew

she announced, “I’m

”

wardrobe revealed a neatly arranged collection of

she browsed through the men’s

to join us at

her with

use a hand getting into

”

bloomed across Stella’s cheeks as she hastily flung a pair

on, change into

then selected a modest swimsuit and slipped into the

little space, just enough for a small sofa and a full-length

short skirt with a layer of shorts beneath, safeguarding against any unintended exposure,

the skirt with ease, but as she attempted to tie the top, the laces proved tricky, their delicate knots eluding her as she twisted and turned, trying to catch

fruitless attempts, frustration began to