When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2160

Moments later, Stella entered the room, marking the first time they had encountered each other since his abrupt request for a divorce.

The unexpected reunion in the ward was awkward; both felt a flush of embarrassment but managed to mask their emotions in front of Lucia.

Oblivious to the tension, Lucia beamed, “It’s not a big deal.

I’m getting discharged, and that’s all that matters.

You two are busy; you didn’t need to both come.

”

Stella offered a reassuring smile, gently saying, “You’re the most important to us.

”

Lucia’s smile widened, and she turned to Matthew, who stood quietly beside them.

“Why didn’t you two come in together?” she inquired.

Caught off guard and not adept at deception, Stella instinctively looked toward Matthew, not wanting to upset Lucia with the truth.

Matthew stepped in just in time, smoothing over the moment.

“I’ve been swamped at work, so I’ve taken to sleeping in the office.

That’s why we didn’t arrive together.

”

Lucia frowned, her tone laced with disapproval.

sleep in the office? It’s been ages since

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he chose

firmly, “The

We can leave now.

”

then, his

aside

shifted between Matthew

faint redness around Stella’s eyes that the realization

thoughts swirling, but she chose

offered Stella

don’t let it weigh

Likely just

was still working; he

”

and said

been dealing with a lot

”

couldn’t help but

end, Lucia just sighed and didn’t

her, but the tension that had

until Matthew finally ended his

home, Lucia gently

head down to the kitchen and see what the servants have prepared today? I’m in the mood

”

not thinking much of it, obliged and went to the

up with an excuse to get Stella out of the

out of earshot, Lucia beckoned

Stella at odds?” she asked, her voice