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.”

the opposite sex? Haven’t you spent time alone with her? Haven’t

Matthew had no answer.

exhaled, wiping her tears roughly, and spoke slowly,

“So please, calm down.

your memory

Matthew I fell in love

disregarded Matthew and

the air heavy with tension as they ate uneasily,

sigh of relief, though her face fell when she noticed Stella was

her seat next to

smiled at her and suggested, “Let’s

nodded slightly in

her conversation

of him, she

noticed her mother’s concern and offered a

a knowing

atmosphere at the

discussing the