When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2495

Howards composure faltered momentarily.

Panic flickered across his face before he forced a strained smile.

Youre joking, right? Stella has been staying at my castle these past few daystheres no one else involved.

His voice betrayed his unease, but he pushed forward, desperate to convince.

If you doubt me, youre welcome to ask Stella yourself.

Has she mentioned meeting anyone else recently? Sensing the tension in the room, Stella responded with measured calm.

The past few days at the castle have been… a very different kind of experience.

Its nothing like life in Seamarsh.

Stella maintained her composure and chose her words carefully.

She knew better than to reveal too much affection for Matthew, fearing it could make him a target.

Matthew acknowledged her with a slight nod before turning his attention back to Howard.

Thank you, Mr.

Archer, for looking after Stella and Bella these past few days.

However, weve been away from Seamarsh for quite some time now, and my family has missed her dearly. We wont impose on your hospitality any longer.

said, let me wish you a happy

Fernando stepped forward, presenting a beautifully wrapped package with practiced

the moment, stepping closer to Stella and gently taking her arm.-With a glance, he motioned

ready to escort them out when a deep, authoritative voice rang

to Leave without even sharing a drink with me? Do you intend to disrespect an old man like me? The commanding tone stopped them

moment her eyes landed on

stunned

him? Meanwhile,

rushed forward without hesitation, his demeanor

beside the man, supporting him with a reverence far greater than anything he had

secretary and Declan, a realization dawning on

secretarys true superior all

yet, confusion

Howards so effortlessly? With the secretarys assistance, Declan slowly

face as he spoke, his tone

been

with a touch of theatricality, he

Im Declan Charles.

a benevolent elder addressing the younger generation,

She knew better.

no way this encounter was as

mind swirled with unanswered questions, Stella

replied evenly, Sir, you do remind

an ordinary person-nothing like someone of your

must be confusing me with

as she tried to detach herself from her past with Declan, her thoughts betrayed her,