When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2509

He looked torn, his expression conflicted.

Finally, after a long pause, he couldnt suppress the question any Longer.

Stella, he asked cautiously, do you… still have any contact with Sanford? Bennetts voice carried a trace of resignation as he shared, Sanford and I kicked off this company together, and now hes handed all his shares over to me.

Ive been trying to get him on the phone, but hes dodging my calls.

Stellas heart sank a little as she listened, piecing together that Sanford was probably cutting ties for good.

She met Bennetts troubled gaze and offered some solace.

Just roll with it.

Sanfords got his reasons.

He wouldnt hand over those shares without some serious thought behind it.

Acknowledging her words with a slow nod, Bennett felt the sting of regret about how things had panned out with Sanford, a man of complex layers and unpredictable moves. In the silence that followed, Stella remained still, lost in thought.

the quiet, his voice soft but

check on Matthew? And hey, take a moment for yourself

a call away if you

soft hum of agreement, Stella turned and walked back to the

edge of the bed, her mind buzzing

a faint cough yanked her from

up, startled, to find

was

relief and joy washed over Stella, and she didnt hesitate for a second before she bolted out of

and Bradly were at

hovering close, wringing their hands as they

turned to Matthew and gently asked, Matthew, can you remember what happened right before you blacked out? Matthew didnt respond to the question but instead said, Cordell, could everyone please step outside?

room emptied, leaving Stella to inch closer to Matthew,

with eyes full of remorse, Matthew confessed, Stella, I

happened before… At his words, warmth flickered in Stellas eyes, her voice quivering ever so slightly as she urged, What do you remember?

I need to apologize.

know its selfish of me to

most of the things I did during that time… I

make things right? Before he could finish, Stella closed the distance in a rush,