When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2497

Meanwhile, Stella and Matthew remained stoic, their gazes locked on Declan.

The suddenness of Declans actions had caught them off guard, leaving them scrambling mentally for what might come next.

With a few decisive words from Declan, Lindsays melodrama quickly became a sideshow.

The crowds interest shifted, now seeing her as nothing more than a misfortunate soul whod poked the bear one too many times.

Anyone who knew the Charles family understood that crossing them often spelled doom.

Declan turned his penetrating gaze to Howard.

His commanding voice left no room for backtalk.

This is your party, isnt it? Shake a leg and get things moving. We cant have folks milling about aimlessly.

he managed to muster what Little poise

the

steadying the ship, he approached Declan, keeping his voice

the bands queued

and Matthew leading the opening dance? It might just brighten things

simply nodding

a surge of relief swept through

and Matthew, his

deeply apologize for the earlier

by opening the dance floor? Its a chance for our guests in Dorburn to witness the grace of

back for the clever, though slightly makeshift, rationale hed just

brimming with questions for Matthew, saw this as the perfect

She nodded her consent.

had no reservations,

relief and quickly set

the first notes of the soft melody began to weave through the room, Stella and Matthew glided