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

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

in he wrapped his arm around her, anchoring her safely against him

waiter, who had been leading the way, spun around, his apologies spilling out in a flustered

his eyebrows knitted in

Still rattling from the jolt, Stella managed a

fine, she

had clung

grip and remarked with a relieved smile, Good thing youre so quick on your

her to watch her step, though his hand lingered

a surge of warmth rush

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

a small box, inviting

flicker of hesitation, Stella unveiled the boxs secret-a

him. Whats the occasion for this