When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2416

Sanford was caught off guard, utterly unprepared for Declans directness about his emotions.

However, though caught off guard, he masked his emotions and replied, Im only concerned this could derail my plans.

He tried to dismiss the accusation, but Declans skeptical expression showed he wasnt convinced.

Declan leaned back and said, Since you arrived in Seamarsh, all Ive seen is you prioritizing Stella over the mission.

His words carried a hint of reproach.

Sanford remained quiet, suppressing his thoughts, determined not to let Declan discern his feelings.

Declan continued, With Stella in this condition, you should use this opportunity to your advantage.

Stop wasting time questioning me.

The process doesnt matter-only the outcome.

From this exchange, Sanford concluded that Declan had no hand in Stellas predicament.

Yet, he also recognized that his impatience had betrayed more than he intended. 1 Frustration simmered within him.

to be more guarded especially with someone as shrewd as

placed a firm hand on his shoulder, and

is only alive because

stay that

voice was chillingly

a jolt of shock at the harshness of Declans

Declan began to leave, Sanford

even exist? I studied under Stellas father

she know

Declans temper flared.

a plate from the table,

and the

I wont deal

glare was as sharp as a

left the tense meeting, his face dark

to his car, he tried to unravel the mystery of who

more he considered it, the more

seat, he leaned back,

decided to enlist