When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Glancing at the screen, she saw it was Lucia.

As she answered the call, Lucias soft, familiar voice filled her ears.

Stella, Waldo is being discharged today.

If youre free, could you and Matthew come pick us up? Stella understood that Lucia had always been thoughtful about not intruding on her and Matthews private life as a couple.

However, now that Lucia had taken the initiative to call, it was evident she wanted to create more opportunities for them to spend time together.

Recalling Matthews cold and dissatisfied demeanor that morning, Stella hesitated before responding, Lucia, Matthew is very busy today.

Ill go pick up Waldo myself.

When Lucia heard that Matthew couldnt make it, she immediately replied, If youre both busy, just focus on your work.

Theres no need to come over.

If youre free tonight, come back to our house for dinner.

From Lucias tone, Stella could tell she was probably unaware that Lindsay had a medical check-up scheduled at the hospital that day.

After a moment of thought, Stella said, Lucia, a foreign doctor is visiting Seamarsh today to examine Lindsay.

If the timing works out, well come by tonight. Then I want to go see how Lindsays check-up goes, Lucia said, sounding a bit concerned.

Stella quickly intervened, advising, Lucia, your health hasnt been great lately, and youve been busy taking care of Waldo.

should go back home

I can

you know as soon as

persuasion, Lucia finally

for your hard work, she said before

paced back and

thinking it over, she decided to

managed to calm herself on

with soft, apologetic eyes, she murmured, Matthew, please dont

say anything harsh

overly sensitive and ended

expression darkened as he frowned

have gone to Prosper Bay on your

startled by his sharp

crossed her face,

my fault,

was so anxious last night that I couldnt

might help calm me down, so I

promise I wont do

Prosper Bay, and Ill avoid Stella

dont want to make things harder

realizing she had

wanted to clarify, but the real reason for

felt like