When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2498

Matthews brow furrowed for a moment before he replied, No.

Stella didnt hesitate to ask another question.

And Lindsay? Did you expect her to be part of this? Natthew shook his head.

I had no idea.

Stellas heart dropped as she listened to his answers.

A wave of worry and fear washed over her, gripping her tightly.

He had come here without any plan, no backup at all.

How could he possibly get out of this in one piece? On top of that, Declans calm, collected demeanor made it clear that he had thought this through, every step of the way.

Stella didnt want to die, but the thought of Matthew risking his life to save hers felt even more unbearable.

As the weight of her thoughts pressed on her, tears gathered in her eyes. Her throat tightened, a Lump of emotion she couldnt swallow.

mind spun in circles, scrambling for a way to escape the mess they were

she tried, nothing came to her-no

Matthew noticed her discomfort.

gentle hand, he lifted her chin, meeting her gaze with a tenderness she rarely

so much these past

I wont let anything happen to you

slowly bent down to kiss

lips met hers with gentle

back, and there was no trace of shyness in

eyes and kissed him back with equal intensity as if to say she

the end, Stella thought, all she wanted was to hold Matthew and kiss him

hurried to the banquet hall, having just heard that

locked in a tight embrace, their lips meeting in a kiss

chest, a

cold voice cut

Sanford, take a look.

youve been protecting, even going so far as to plot

snapped out of his trance, jolted by Declans