When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2172

Her gaze moved upward to a distinguished, handsome face.

Sanford?

Stella’s eyes widened in shock as she said, “What are you doing here?”

Sanford’s eyes sparkled as he teased, “I’d hate to miss watching you try to drink away your troubles.

”

Stella chuckled nervously.

Without saying more, Sanford took a seat beside Stella and waved for a waiter.

“Can I assist you, sir?” the waiter asked kindly.

looked at Stella’s hurt hand and replied, “Could you bring some rubbing

Sanford’s gaze, Stella noticed the wound on her hand, immediately

in

help but recall the incident at the Clark family

used to panic over even the tiniest cut, insisting on

days were long

Bitterness washed over her.

the waiter had

back to reality, Stella responded with a polite yet distant tone, “It’s just a small cut; it’s nothing to

”

most, for a woman and a designer, even a small wound can

”

to speak in protest,

offered a comforting smile, and then looked at Stella with intent and gently suggested, “If it is alright with you, may I assist

lightheaded from the drinks, Stella thought she caught a