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.

scrambling for a way to

matter how hard she tried, nothing came to her-no

Matthew noticed her discomfort.

meeting her gaze with a tenderness she rarely saw from

so much these past few days,

anything happen to you

slowly bent down

met hers

there was

him back with equal intensity as if to say

was the end, Stella thought, all she wanted was to hold Matthew and kiss him like this, feeling his warmth one last

banquet hall,

entered, his eyes fell on Matthew and Stella, locked in a tight embrace, their lips meeting in a kiss full of

chest, a sharp and sudden pain flooding

voice cut

Sanford, take a look.

been protecting, even going so far as

his