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

drink, why not face the problem head-on? Didnt you plan

so sharp it could freeze the

continued, Ive

just waiting for you two to

mans already ready to

Matthews face hardened.

cut through the

you dare have

teasing smile

care so much

boring for you, and youve

that Matthews recent behavior toward Stella was unnecessarily

provocation might help Matthew see things

was

make sense of his

the thought of it left him uneasy-like a fire burning

deeper struggle, spoke up, his voice

for you, especially with

been patient, understanding your pain,

keep pushing her away like

the strongest relationships

the scene earlier at the hospital, when Lindsay had suddenly appeared, and his