When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Suddenly, a car sped toward her, the driver frantically honking to warn her of the danger.

But Stella, drowning in her own concerns, didnt even hear the blaring horn.

At the last second, Matthew reacted.

With lightning speed, he reached out and pulled Stella into his arms, shielding her from harm.

For a moment, everything stilled.

Wrapped in Matthews familiar embrace, a sense of calm washed over Stella.

It was as though she had found sanctuary amidst the chaos of her mind, allowing her to regain clarity.

Feeling a wave of guilt, she lowered her head and murmured, Im sorry.

I wasnt paying attention.

Matthew gently released Stella, his chest tightening at the sight of her dazed expression. Unable to stop himself, he offered a reassuring smile and softly said, You dont have to worry.

Cordell is probably just overreacting.

nothing-barely

I

Ill live a

Stella raised her head.

with uncertainty as she watched Matthew, unsure if his

noticed that Matthews demeanor had softened and he

would it naturally resolve the blood clot, potentially making surgery unnecessary? A brief gleam of hope appeared in Stellas eyes as she

of water,

Stellas spirits plummeted.

eyes lost their sparkle as if her entire

crestfallen expression and opened his mouth

then, his phone

pulled it out and Lindsays name

slight frown, he took the

nearby, overheard the feminine tone on the

a short conversation, Matthew ended

advised, You might

to handle

confirmed

drivers seat, and wrestled with her swirling emotions. On one hand,