When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2408

She stood her ground and defiantly replied, Beat me to death if you dare.

Although Preston was furious, Phillis managed to slightly calm him down.

He came to understand Doreens resilience and finally gave in.

Doreen then took Phillis to a nearby clinic to get her injuries treated.

As Phillis looked at her daughter, her heart ached.

Once the wounds were treated, they left the clinic.

Phillis asked about the origin of the money, to which Doreen lied.

My boss lent it to me. Phillis believed her without question and expressed regrets for dragging Doreen into this mess.

money too, and as soon as Im paid,

other and made their way back to Doreens

Doreen resumed her work, kept a close watch on Stellas activities, and reported them

several uneventful days, Doreen began to

aiming to pay back the borrowed money as soon

a text from that mysterious woman, asking her to

contemplated her next move, she noticed Stella preparing to leave

see the renovation at the physical store

reach out if

caught up to her and said, Stella, your car is fixed and ready for pickup, but the

Doreens words,

on the way to my moms place, so

of unease washed over Doreen as she sensed something

offered to

warm smile, saying, No need,