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

dont you check on Matthew? And

call

of agreement, Stella turned and walked back to the

perched on the edge of the bed, her mind buzzing with a tornado

yanked her from

startled, to find Matthews eyes

was

hesitate for a second

and Bradly were at Matthews side, meticulously checking his

close, wringing their hands as they

to Matthew and gently asked, Matthew, can you remember what happened right before you blacked out? Matthew didnt respond to the question

room emptied, leaving Stella to inch closer

it that you needed to tell me? Looking at her with eyes full of remorse, Matthew confessed,

remember everything now, everything that happened before… At his words, warmth flickered in Stellas eyes, her

I need to apologize.

to put all the

that time… I didnt mean any of it; it wasnt really

right? Before he could finish, Stella closed the distance in