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.

you a

air, Fernando stepped forward, presenting a beautifully wrapped package with

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

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

me? Do you intend to disrespect an old man like me? The

moment her eyes landed on the speaker,

stunned face betrayed

him? Meanwhile,

rushed forward without hesitation, his demeanor

with a reverence far greater than anything he had ever shown

between the secretary and Declan, a realization dawning on

the secretarys true

confusion bubbled within

his presence seem to overshadow Howards so effortlessly? With

smile lit up his face as he spoke, his tone

its been

you truly forgotten me? Then, with

Im Declan Charles.

that of a benevolent elder addressing the

She knew better.

this encounter was as innocent as it

questions, Stella

smile, she replied evenly, Sir, you do remind me

that man was just an ordinary person-nothing like someone of

be confusing me

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