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

I still need to

you, Ill live a long

Stella raised her head.

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

he didnt look

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,

negative reply was Like a cold splash of water, rapidly dousing the tiny flame

Stellas spirits plummeted.

sparkle as if her

Stellas crestfallen expression and opened his mouth like he wanted to offer some words of

his phone

Lindsays name

a slight frown, he took

feminine tone on the line and deduced

short conversation, Matthew

and advised, You might want

need to handle

confirmed Stellas

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