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.

fuel to

head-on? Didnt you plan on divorcing Stella? Whats holding you back now? Matthews grip on his glass tightened, his

a warning so sharp it

in Matthews stare, continued, Ive heard Mileys got

just waiting for you

already ready to

Matthews face hardened.

voice cut through the

dare have such plans

arched an eyebrow, a teasing smile

You care so much about

boring for you, and youve decided to spice it up with drama? At that moment, Cordell realized Neville was pushing Matthews buttons on

he couldnt shake the feeling that Matthews

help Matthew see

was

make sense of his feelings

it left him uneasy-like a fire burning beneath his skin, too hot to

the deeper struggle, spoke

been there for

been patient, understanding your pain, and constantly thinking

keep pushing

the strongest relationships

Lindsay had suddenly appeared, and