When Love Comes Late
Chapter 1055

“If not, why weren’t you at home in the middle of the night? Seems you’ve been cast out!”

Having grown weary of the whispers about her and Matthew, Stella stood her ground.

“Should you fancy Matthew, pursue him.

My standing in his eyes shouldn’t concern you.

But, with our marriage public, surely you grasp the basics of decorum and dignity?”

At Stella’s words, Leslie’s expression turned stormy.

She hadn’t expected Stella to remain unflustered.

Leslie’s gaze hardened, her mind unhinged by rage.

“Foolishness will be your downfall!”

Stella offered a nonchalant smile.

“Night has fallen.

How much longer will you loiter at my doorstep? Leave now, or I’ll inform the police you’re causing a disturbance.

”

She feigned reaching for her phone.

Leslie, though seething, knew better than to continue this fight at Prosper Bay.

Ruffling Matthew would only serve Stella’s interests, not her own.

She shot Stella a final glare, then turned on her heel and departed.

Stella watched her departure, a slight crease forming on her brow.

Her gaze lingered on her phone before setting it down.

She pushed through the door into the unlit room.

Clicking on the light, her eyes caught the sight of a man sprawled on the floor.

“Matthew!” she cried out, her voice laced with panic as she rushed to his side.

Drawing closer, she noticed his pallor, the unnatural lightness of his lips.

His expression was contorted with discomfort.

She cradled his head, relieved to replace his skin lacked the heat of fever.

“Matthew, can you hear me?” Stella whispered, struggling to lift him.

His frame was too much for her to manage alone, so she settled for calling his name softly and holding his hand, which felt unnervingly cool in her grasp.

Stella, feeling helpless, began to rub his hand methodically, trying to transfer her warmth to him.

“Matthew, look at me, I’m here!” Her voice quivered with tears born of fear.

She sensed a gradual warmth returning to his hand, and with it, a measure of her own composure.

She redoubled her efforts, massaging his hands to aid his recovery.

“Mm…” A faint groan escaped Matthew as he fluttered open his eyes.