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

plan on divorcing Stella? Whats holding you back now? Matthews grip

warning so sharp it could freeze

ice in Matthews stare, continued,

waiting for you two to

already

Matthews face hardened.

voice cut through the

dare have such

teasing smile tugging at the corner of his

You care so much

and youve decided to

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

help Matthew see things with clearer

mind was in

couldnt make sense of

been resolute in his decision to divorce her, but now, even the thought of it left

deeper struggle, spoke up, his voice soft but

been there for you, especially with

understanding your pain, and constantly

keep pushing her

relationships have their breaking

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