When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Stella paused, her response thoughtful and detailed, as she elaborated on her design philosophy and rich practical experience.

Amid this exchange, a jarring clatter of metal nearby sliced through the air, snapping Stellas focus back to her immediate surroundings.

Stellas gaze lifted slowly, settling on the once majestic crystal chandelier that now hung precariously above her.

Transformed by the shimmering lights, its splendor morphed into a sinister omen.

A collective gasp pierced the air as the audience caught sight of the impending disaster.

In a harrowing spectacle, the chandelieronce a beacon of luxury-hurtled toward the ground, driven by gravitys unyielding pull.

Off to the side, Sanford caught the danger too late, his reaction swallowed by the swift descent of peril.

Beneath the menacing fixture, Stella found herself immobilized, its oscillating silhouette casting a monstrous shadow over her.

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A chilling paralysis gripped her mind, her feet cemented to the floor while around her, the world faded to a cacophony of distant screams and blurred figures.

locked on the lethal dance of

Stella, get out of the

looming catastrophe, but before she could react, a forceful shove catapulted

off the runway, her fall arrested by Sanfords timely

her footing, breathless and disoriented, she was stunned to

Confusion clouded Stellas relief.

she have executed such a swift rescue? The scene defied logic, weaving

of fortune, the chandelier did not strike Lindsay directly;

her leg, leaving behind a grim tableau

face was a mask of terror, her eyes dilating with shock as she grappled with

her wheelchair lay overturned-a silent

each movement sent waves

the while, Stella was ensnared in a loop of bewilderment, softly voicing her

the air filled with a blend

to respond, Matthew dashed to Lindsays aid, his features creased with concern as he carefully evaluated

a handkerchief from his suit, he deftly fashioned it into a bandage, his touch gentle yet firm, his gaze

hoisted Lindsay with