When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2156

The doctor, understanding the gravity of the situation, quickly explained, “Mrs.

Clark collapsed due to exhaustion and emotional stress.

However, she’s received an infusion and with proper rest, she should recover fully.

”

Matthew allowed himself a moment of internal relief but maintained an indifferent exterior, merely nodding before he continued his hurried ascent upstairs.

The door to the master bedroom was ajar.

As Matthew stepped inside, he saw Stella, lying pale and unconscious in the bed.

Despite her slumber, her brows were knotted in distress, as if she battled unseen troubles in her dreams.

with concern and confusion as

temple twitched, and fleeting, blurred images cascaded through his mind,

thoughts by Stella’s faint murmur for water, Matthew snapped

“Water… Water…”

forced himself to calm down before fetching a

as he approached the bedside with the filled glass,

what to do

a brief hesitation, he resolved to gently wake her so she could drink on her own, Despite his repeated calls, she showed no signs of

finally sat on the edge of the

her with one hand while he brought the glass to her lips, helping her sip the

parted slightly, the droplets of

a warmth in Matthew that he struggled

so enticing

Stella swallowed, Matthew’s own throat mirrored the action, his Adam’s apple