When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2266

With a bitter smile and composed resolve, she responded, “I have the right to choose my friends.

Sanford is a business associate.

Our interactions are professional and transparent.

Why should I be forbidden from speaking to him?”

As Stella remained unmoved by either persuasion or pressure, Matthew’s frown deepened, a flicker of anger shadowing his expression.

But Stella, unfazed, continued, “Lindsay saved your life.

Whenever she’s unwell, you rush to her side.

Have I ever objected? Can’t you see it from my perspective?”

A slight change flickered in Matthew’s expression, his frown deepening.

“That’s different.”

increasingly absurd, Stella scoffed and demanded, “What makes it any different? Aren’t you and Lindsay of the opposite sex? Haven’t you spent time alone with her? Haven’t you been with her behind closed doors when I

Matthew had no answer.

wiping her tears roughly, and spoke slowly, her words

“So please, calm down.

since losing your memory is a

I

Stella disregarded Matthew and

other, the air

of relief, though

next to her mother, not saying

accompany Stella back, merely smiled at her and

slightly in

Stella, wanting to inquire about her conversation

of him,

noticed her mother’s concern and offered

and daughter exchanged a knowing look,

at

the meal, Sanford engaged Stella in a conversation about work, discussing the upcoming brand launch event and important details to keep in