When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2483

But Declan didnt give him the chance.

He leaned slightly forward and continued, his tone unhurried yet sharp, Stella is pregnant.

Did you know that? The revelation struck Sanford like a thunderbolt.

For a moment, shock rippled through him, but years of enduring countless trials had honed his ability to mask his emotions.

He quickly regained his composure, forcing a calm tone.

Whether Stella is pregnant or not is none of my concern.

Taking Stella away like this will only alarm Bennett.

Have you thought about the consequences? Declans enigmatic smile deepened.

He rose from his seat with an air of unshakable authority, his steps slow and deliberate as he walked past Sanford.

As he passed, he whispered, his voice Low and weighted with warning, Sanford, Im old now, and you are the successor Ive chosen. Dont disappoint me by acting foolishly over a woman.

in place, his gaze following Declan as_ he disappeared

glided to a smooth stop at

bags in a flurry and made a beeline for the hospital

entered the hospital room to find Matthew resting silently in his

Doreen burst through the door, their faces etched with

words hung in the air, leaving

furrowed deeply as he continued, I had barely stepped back

Howards crew whisked Stella and Bella

but Howards hiding out somewhere off the map, and they didnt leave a breadcrumb

skipped a beat when she

thought of her friend in

grabbed Nevilles arm,

someone on this-now! Every second counts!

whipped out his phone and began orchestrating a

tapped into his network in Dorburn, rallying a group of people to

weight of the situation pressed down on everyone, filling

the time evening rolled around, Stella received a polite invitation from the secretary to

open arms and a grin that could light