When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2396

His voice softened, tinged with a hint of pleading.

Talk to me.

Youve been ignoring me all day and night.

Ive already reflected on my mistakes.

Stellas expression was unwavering as she replied, Lets see how you behave.

With that, she spun on her heel and left the room.

Out in the hallway, Neville and Miley were enthusiastically recounting the scene to Cordell, who had been waiting outside.

The moment Stella emerged, their laughter died down, and they fell silent, though their amusement was still evident.

Stellas cheeks flushed an even deeper shade of red.

Matthew followed her out and directed a stern look at Neville and Cordell. Enough is enough.

between Matthew and Stella before explaining, We heard Clint was hospitalized, so

has something to

forward and added, Ive located

Matthews schedule, and I can arrange for the doctor to visit

hearing this, tension and worry instantly clouded Stellas

moment, the natural rhythm of her recent interactions with Matthew had made her forget the gravity of the health issue

locked onto Matthew, her unease evident in her

expression turned serious, and he instinctively glanced at Stella, their eyes meeting in a

moment, his tone steady

to be

it could increase the risks

gaze, turning toward Cordell with

the doctor you found guarantee the success of the surgery? she asked,

with measured honesty, Theres no guarantee

surgery has its

is a leading authority in the field and will do everything in his power to

for Stellas hand, his grip both

at Cordell, he said with quiet determination, Lets schedule

time for hesitation had