When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2217

“The same is true for me and Sanford,” Stella retorted, her tone as rigid as her stance.

As they gazed into each other’s eyes, Stella and Matthew moved in perfect harmony across the dance floor, a symphony of motion that belied the simmering tension between them.

The illusion of unity was abruptly shattered when Matthew’s expression morphed into one of sudden alarm.

Stella, noticing the abrupt change, opened her mouth to question him.

But before she could utter a word, Matthew abruptly halted and released her from his embrace.

The music was still playing.

Stella was stunned.

Without uttering a word, Matthew turned on his heel and walked away.

As Stella watched him, she saw that he was heading toward the spot Lindsay had been in.

Lindsay was nowhere to be found at that

maid remained, anxiously speaking

heart felt as though

her midway

could she not perceive this

could almost feel the curious, pitying glances of the

she retreated

Sanford approached her with two glasses

the glasses to Stella with a reassuring smile

chose to seek out

How intriguing.

”

the glass and took a drink, attempting to drown her discomfort in the

drank

previous day,

from the effort, and it looked like she might be on