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.”

Stella scoffed and demanded, “What makes it any different? Aren’t you and Lindsay of the opposite sex? Haven’t you

Matthew had no answer.

roughly, and

“So please, calm down.

become since losing your

the Matthew I fell in love

Stella disregarded Matthew

sat opposite each other, the air heavy with tension as they

of relief, though her face

took her seat next to her mother, not saying

back, merely smiled at her and suggested,

nodded slightly in

Stella, wanting to inquire about her conversation with Matthew

to ask in front of him, she chose to let

noticed her mother’s concern and offered a reassuring

and daughter exchanged a knowing look, their silent

atmosphere at

engaged Stella in a conversation about work, discussing the