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.

in circles, scrambling for a way to escape

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

Matthew noticed her discomfort.

her

past few

I wont let anything happen to you or

then slowly bent down

lips met hers with gentle

didnt pull back, and there was no trace

her eyes and kissed him back with equal intensity

this truly was the end, Stella thought, all she wanted was to

hurried to the banquet hall,

on Matthew and Stella, locked in a tight embrace, their lips meeting

pierced his chest, a sharp

voice cut through the

Sanford, take a look.

even going so far as to plot against your own

snapped out of his trance, jolted