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.”

and Lindsay of the opposite sex? Haven’t you

Matthew had no answer.

tears roughly, and spoke slowly, her words sharp

“So please, calm down.

your

the Matthew I fell in love

Stella disregarded Matthew and returned to the

and Sanford sat opposite each other, the air heavy with tension as they ate uneasily,

return, Bella let out a sigh of relief, though

quietly took her seat next to

merely smiled at her and

slightly

Stella, wanting to inquire about her conversation with Matthew but hesitated in Sanford’s

ask in front of him, she

her mother’s concern and offered a reassuring

and daughter exchanged a knowing look, their

at

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