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.

streets were a tapestry of architectural stylesfrom stately, intricately designed

buzz to the atmosphere, enriching

car was ready at the curb,

sleek limousine, Stella couldnt help but be impressed

Bellas friend arrived to

chic and fashionable woman about Bellas

Im really sorry, Mr.

said to Sanford,

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

setting

apologies before joining her, leaving

they were settled in Whitneys car, with Whitney in the drivers seat, she couldnt resist her curiosity about

is Sanford, exactly? Stella explained as they pulled away, Hes the design

special ties; hes

Whitneys brow crinkled slightly.

He seems familiar somehow.

I mightve