When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2153

Fernando paused, and then replied, “Yes, I got back three days ago.

”

This response unsettled Stella.

She knew Fernando well enough to realize he wouldn’t have returned to Seamarsh if he hadn’t located Matthew.

That implied Matthew had been found at least three days earlier, but he had only returned today.

This discrepancy deepened Stella’s concern.

She pressed for more information.

“Do you know what happened to Matthew in Sothrea?”

“No,” Fernando admitted honestly.

Stella felt a sinking feeling as her last shred of hope faded away.

After a moment’s pause, Fernando added, “He asked me to return early to arrange a plane and an apartment.

I’m aware

”

hearing this, Stella realized the apartment was meant for

bitter smile crossed her face,

also sensed the deep changes in Matthew,

quickly tried to reassure

“Mrs.

Clark, don’t worry.

Now that Mr.

surely uncover what transpired and identify those

”

was as clueless about Matthew’s experiences in Sothrea as the reasons behind his

back her disappointment, she

worsens, inform me

”

responded candidly, “But surely, you’d

weight of the

have misspoken, Fernando hastily ended the call, troubled by the possibility of

at Prosper Bay, Stella

wandered through the familiar spaces,

recent visitor