When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Before she could, Matthew spoke again.

Fernando investigated the warehouse fire last night.

Unfortunately, there are no surveillance cameras in the area, so we still dont know if it was set by someone.

Stella blinked in surprise.

She had assumed his mention of the investigation the previous day was a passing comment.

Hearing an update so soon caught her off guard.

Though her heart warmed at his attentiveness, she kept her expression calm and neutral.

Got it.

Let me know if theres anything new, she said evenly.

She couldnt shake the suspicion that Lindsay might be involved-not just with the fire, but also with the chandelier incident at the launch event.

Yet, without concrete evidence, she decided not to voice her concerns to Matthew. As she exited the room, Matthew watched her leave, a faint frown creasing his brow, as though he were lost in thought.

Later, after they had both gotten ready, they shared breakfast in quiet companionship before heading to the hospital.

their arrival, Cordells

at the sight of

they approached the examination room, he leaned closer to Matthew and murmured, Your relationship

anything? Matthew shook

No.

Cordell looked disappointed.

I find myself wanting to be near

I cant see her,

knowing smile spread across Cordells

Matthew, dont doubt us.

much so that you wouldnt let anyone harm even a single strand of her

remained silent, his face betraying

look entirely convinced by Cordells

in, his tone

just one person said it, you could dismiss it as

when everyone says the same thing, whats there to question? If you cant remember the past between you, why not try again? Pursue Stella like its the

find its worth

intense

decided it was best to hold back