When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2511

Startled, her gaze darted down, following the arm back to its source.

There, lying beside her, was Matthew.

She quietly studied Matthews features; it had been so long since shed been this close to him, close enough to take in every quiet detail.

Just then, Matthews eyelids fluttered open.

His gaze met hers, and they shared smiles, chatting and laughing as usual.

Stellas gaze lingered on Matthew before she drew in a breath and spoke softly.

Matthew, Im pregnant.

Matthew smiled and said, I already know.

The whole family does.

As he spoke, his hand moved carefully, resting over Stellas stomach Like protecting something precious.

The gesture was tender, but Stella couldnt resist teasing him.

Its barely two monthstheres nothing to feel yet. Matthew didnt smile this time.

his gaze holding hers with quiet

Im sorry, Stella.

put you through so

and said, Dont say

that, say

and then realization lit

her eyes, he leaned in just slightly,

I love you.

tenderness in his tone broke through

emotion, she leaned in and

pregnancy were two joyous events that filled

was overjoyed, his smile

he exclaimed excitedly, Since Stellas pregnancy isnt showing yet, lets

unanimous approval, as everyone nodded

both families quickly sprang into action, busying themselves with preparations for the

was still recovering and Stella was pregnant, the two

day, Dexter and Doreen arrived

Stella with a respectful demeanor and said,

Ive come to tender my

Sanford to assist you, and now that he has returned to Lyllmann, its time for me to

aback, but she quickly recovered,

I truly appreciate all your help during this

return to Seamarsh,