When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Matthew’s expression grew distinctly severe.

Stella found herself the focal point of attention, with all three pairs of eyes fixed on her.

She felt a twinge of discomfort and awkwardly began, “Matthew, if you have other plans…”

Before she could finish with “you can go,” Matthew cut in decisively, “I’m quite free today, and I’m also hungry.”

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Library

Bella chuckled, noting that despite Matthew’s memory loss, his possessiveness over Stella remained unchanged.

Stella felt a pang of resignation but acquiesced to his presence.

Matthew surveyed the seating arrangement.

Stella and Bella were seated together, and there was an empty spot next to Sanford who was directly opposite Stella.

hesitation, he maneuvered Sanford to make space and

his emotions were conflicted, but he chose

was thoroughly perplexed by

Matthew joining the table, the mood became even more strained and

the waiter began serving that

you

how this restaurant’s version compares,” Sanford said, placing a few of Stella’s favorite foods in front of her with

but there’s really no need to

Matthew clenched his fists silently in

wanted to contribute, but his mind drew a blank when it came to Stella’s preferences, leaving him

fueled his

Sanford’s attentiveness also worsened

in front of Stella back to their original spots,

unhealthy to be

respond, Sanford placed his hand on Matthew’s

“Mr.

you think you’re overstepping? Everyone has

Stella to eat