When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2335

Dexter slipped into another dimly lit private dining room at that moment.

There, Sanford was seated opposite his grandfather.

The elder, Declan, presented a picture of austerity, his meticulously styled gray hair narrating tales of the past.

His deep-set eyes, imposing and authoritative, demanded immediate respect.

Stepping closer, Dexter leaned in and whispered cautiously, Mr.

Quimby, Stella has arrived as well.

A shadow flickered across Sanfords face as he murmured softly, Did she cross your path? No, I just had a word with Doreen downstairs, and she brought up Stella, Dexter explained quietly.

After a moments reflection, Sanford directed Youd better leave now.

Its crucial Stella doesnt spot you here.

Acknowledging with a nod, Dexter exited the room with discreet steps.

As the door gently clicked shut, Declan, who had been dining, paused, his utensils resting on the table as surprise flickered through his eyes.

Stella? Is Koris daughter here as well? Sanfords expression remained unreadable, though a slight twitch of his brow betrayed his concern. He faced Declan, his voice steady.

Gazing back with a mix

a mischievous spark,

not fooling

Youre dodging the issue.

kept his composure,

avoiding anything,

pressing responsibilities back in Lyllmann, and its been years

with uncertainties and lurking

arrangements for

took on a fox-like cunning, a playful light

out

seeing you this flustered is

you? Are you afraid Ill meddle with Stella? Sanfords eyes narrowed, his tone

youll throw

we cannot afford

glimmer flashed in Declans eyes, carrying a

you before to

up to the task, Im prepared

wont be

tightened, his tone

assure you, everything is firmly in