When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Stella blinked, her surprise fleeting.

Ever since Matthews memory had been patchy, his moods swung unpredictably, and shed long grown accustomed to the rollercoaster.

Masking her emotions, she replied with measured calm, Its fine.

As Matthews eyes wandered, they landed on Stellas tablet, where details of tomorrows Launch were displayed.

Curiosity sparked in his expression.

Need any help with this? he offered.

Stellas answer came swiftly, firm and without a second thought.

No.

Barely had the word escaped her lips when the office door swung open once more.

Sanford entered with a takeout bag. Stella, I stopped by your favorite restaurant and picked something for you.

starving… However, he stopped mid-sentence

pause, Sanford shrugged off the surprise

saying, Have you eaten yet? You tend to forget meals when youre caught

ended up in the hospital with a stomachache, which

tone was so caring that Stella felt slightly overwhelmed and quickly replied,

as she finished speaking, her stomach loudly contradicted her, rumbling

red

hear the growl,

bag and placed the dishes before Stella, saying, Dont hold

Eat a Little.

was torn, uncertain how

..

Matthews temper

you waiting for Sanford? Stellas silence spoke volumes, confirming his

to Sanford, Im taking her out to

and shouldnt have

Sanford laughed scornfully.

Its just food, Matthew.