When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2369

Visions of her compassionate eyes and tender care lingered in his mind, bringing a gentle warmth.

He set the ointment aside, opting not to use it.

Instead, he picked up the customized pen again, examining it with a newfound intensity.

Just thirty minutes shy of quitting time, Stellas phone buzzed with an unexpected dinner invitation from Matthew.

She didnt turn it down; beneath her composed exterior, a flutter of excitement stirred.

Post-work, Stella made her way to their designated rendezvous-the restaurant Matthew had suggested.

As soon as she exited the car, she caught sight of him, a solitary figure by the entrance, awaiting her arrival.

Their eyes locked, kindling a warm, tender sensation deep within Stellas chest. Together, they entered the restaurant, where a cheerful waiter greeted them and escorted them upstairs with a bright smile.

cast a sideways glance at Matthew and ventured, What sparked this sudden whim to dine out today? Her voice, soft and

of her ascent up the step, Stellas foot betrayed her,

arm around her, anchoring her safely against him just before she could

been leading the way, spun around, his apologies spilling out in a

eyebrows knitted in

from the jolt,

fine, she

the mishap, she had clung to Matthews arm

and remarked with a relieved smile, Good thing youre so

her to watch her step, though his hand lingered protectively at her waist

felt a surge of warmth

room, they were enveloped by an ambiance of tranquility, the air perfumed with a subtle,

with a tender gesture, presented Stella with a

the

at him. Whats the occasion for this surprise? Matthews response