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.

her, Matthew’s heart tangled with concern and confusion as he observed the evident pain etched across her

images cascaded through his mind, too

by Stella’s faint murmur for water, Matthew snapped

“Water… Water…”

to calm down before

approached the bedside

didn’t know what

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

finally sat on the edge of the

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

her delicate, pink lips parted slightly, the droplets of water on them

igniting a warmth in Matthew

enticing that it awakened a

own throat mirrored the action, his Adam’s apple bobbing