When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Matthews response was faint, almost drowned out by the weight of his words.

Its not her.

Nevilles curiosity nudged him forward.

Is it about Stella? Cordell, watching Matthew closely, furrowed his brow.

He had seen Matthew and Stella together earlier at the hospital, and their departure had seemed perfectly fine.

How could things have spiraled so quickly in just a few short hours? Matthew remained silent.

He picked up his glass of water, took a slow sip, and then sat back, his gaze clouded with a storm of emotions too complex to unravel.

Seeing Matthews silence, Neville pressed on, his voice deliberate.

Stella is still young, beautiful, and capable.

If youre really contemplating divorce, maybe its better to rip off the band-aid sooner rather than later.

Youre not lacking admirers, and if Stella finds herself single again, Im sure therell be no shortage of suitors.

It might even be for the best for both of you.

At these words, Cordells instincts kicked in. He quickly tugged at Nevilles sleeve, whispering urgently, Stop talking.

adding fuel to the

the problem head-on? Didnt you plan on divorcing Stella? Whats holding you back now? Matthews grip on his glass tightened, his knuckles paling under

a warning so sharp

the ice in Matthews stare, continued, Ive heard Mileys got someone lined up for

just waiting for you two to finalize

already ready to

Matthews face hardened.

cut through the

dare have such plans

an eyebrow, a teasing smile

care so

at odds? Is married life too boring for you, and youve

couldnt shake the feeling that Matthews recent behavior toward Stella was unnecessarily

help Matthew see things with clearer

was

of his feelings for

of it left him uneasy-like a fire burning beneath his

spoke up,

for

understanding your pain, and

you cant keep pushing her away like

strongest relationships have their breaking

the hospital, when Lindsay had suddenly