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.

is nothing-barely a

theres so much I still need

live a

Stella raised her head.

with uncertainty as she watched Matthew, unsure if his words were meant

he didnt look as distant as

ponder, if Matthew recovered his memories, would it naturally resolve the blood clot, potentially making surgery unnecessary? A brief gleam of hope appeared in Stellas eyes as she tentatively asked Matthew, The way you spoke just now, did you remember

splash of water, rapidly

Stellas spirits plummeted.

expressive eyes lost their sparkle as if her entire

and opened his mouth

then, his

pulled it out and Lindsays

slight frown, he took the

who was nearby, overheard the feminine tone on

a short conversation, Matthew

and advised, You might want to head

to handle

only confirmed

car, settled into the drivers seat, and wrestled with her swirling emotions. On one hand, Stella clung to the hope that if Matthews memory