When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2429

Stellas face darkened with fury as her mind raced to unravel who could be behind such a calculated plot to frame her for Robins death.

As Stella exited the police station, she was so absorbed in her thoughts that she didnt notice the uneven ground beneath her feet.

She stumbled, her body pitching forward.

Without hesitation, Matthew reached out and caught her, pulling her firmly into his arms.

Sanford had instinctively moved to help but wasnt as quick as Matthew.

His hands hovered in the air for a moment before he withdrew them, a flicker of disappointment crossing his face.

Stella, snapping back to reality, became aware of Sanfords presence. Flushed with embarrassment, she quickly pulled away from Matthews embrace, taking a deep breath to compose herself.

and asked, Sanford, what are you doing here? Sanford replied, Doreen called me,

was so worried that I came

Matthews face, he turned to

shook her head, her tone

for

offered a

insisted

eased some of Stellas guilt, and she cast him a

Stella and Sanford, felt his

he grabbed

little rough,

by the days events, her main concern was the

Youre hurting me! Matthew seemed oblivious to her protests and kept pulling