When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2455

However, as soon as the flight smoothed out, Stella bolted for the restroom.

Behind the locked door, she battled a relentless bout of vomiting that didnt stop until she felt utterly empty.

Drained, she leaned heavily against the wall, gathering her strength to shuffle back to her seat.

Seeing her struggle back, Sanford quickly got a flight attendants attention and asked for a glass of water, offering it to Stella with a gentle, Here, try some water.

Bella chimed in, her voice laced with concern, Why dont we swing by a hospital in Dorburn, just to play it safe? Stella managed a weak shake of her head.

Really, its just a stomach bug.

Nothing to fuss over.

Bella nodded, relieved to see Stellas color slowly returning.

Throughout the flight, Sanfords mind seemed elsewhere, visibly tense about what awaited them in Dorburn. Once they landed, Dorburn welcomed them with its unique allure.

tapestry of architectural stylesfrom stately, intricately designed towers to charming, small-scale

colorful attire added a lively buzz to

they exited the airport, a sleek, luxurious car was ready at the curb, arranged by Sanford to whisk

sleek limousine, Stella couldnt help but be impressed once again by Sanfords meticulous

then, Bellas friend arrived to

Loftus, a chic and fashionable woman about Bellas age, greeted them with

Im really sorry, Mr.

to

been ages since Ive caught up with my friend, so we wont need

setting it up

Stella echoed Whitneys apologies before joining her, leaving Sanford by the

car, with Whitney in the drivers seat, she couldnt resist

Sanford, exactly? Stella explained as they

some special ties;

Whitneys brow crinkled slightly.

He seems familiar somehow.

I mightve