When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2149

Waldo, Lucia, and Stella were already there, mid-meal.

Catching sight of Matthew, Lucia called out warmly, “Matthew, come and join us.

”

Matthew nodded and chose a seat across from Stella, disregarding the empty chair next to her.

Stella paused, her hand trembling slightly with the fork.

Her nerves had been frayed since Matthew’s entrance.

Recalling his previous indifference, she had remained silent, secretly hoping he would sit beside her to discuss their issues.

Surprisingly, he didn’t glance her way, much less sit near her.

She gazed at him blankly, feeling like a stranger to him, as tears began to gather in her eyes.

Lucia and Waldo witnessed this change and were equally shocked.

Lucia intervened to ease the tension.

we’ve all been so worried,

spent over two weeks in

been informed of my hospitalization, she

”

response was devoid of emotion, and the ward

revelation of her journey to Sothrea, Stella

Stella asked quietly, “What happened to you in

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Matthew barely acknowledged her.

passing Waldo and Lucia before settling on Lucia as he explained succinctly, “I was

”

bewildered looks, at a loss

silence, Lucia spoke

stir at

she’s using Lindsay’s situation

hard to see Lindsay, who I consider like my own, suffer

”

are your plans regarding Lindsay? Should we consult an international specialist for

Matthew spoke with detachment.