When Love Comes Late
Chapter 1952

Glancing at Joann, Bennett took the lead and apologized, “I’m sorry, Nikolai.

It’s Joann’s mistake.

I apologize on her behalf.

Please forgive us.

”

Nikolai responded without emotion, “It’s her issue.

You don’t need to apologize for her.

I simply don’t want her wearing a fake dress and associating it with me.

Today is an important occasion.

She doesn’t need to say sorry.

Just change the dress, and we can move on.

”

Bennett nodded in understanding of Nikolai’s thoughts.

Turning to Joann with a stern tone, he said, “Just do what Nikolai suggested and change the dress.

”

Joann looked at him sadly and protested, “I can’t…”

“It’s your special day today.

You should be happy,” Lindsay interjected, feigning kindness.

She held Joann’s hand and added, “I have an extra dress.

Let’s change into it.

It’s just as beautiful.

”

Initially resistant, Joann didn’t want to give in.

However, seeing Bennett’s growing impatience, she feared his anger if she persisted.

Reluctantly, she bit her lip and conceded, “Alright.

”

She reluctantly went along with Lindsay.

Bennett apologized to Nikolai once more, saying, “I apologize for the inconvenience.

Joann can be quite stubborn.

”

Nikolai and Bennett had been childhood friends, but their contact had waned after the Lowell family moved overseas.

Nikolai had heard rumors about how Joann had hooked up with Bennett.

Now, witnessing Joann’s unreasonable behavior firsthand, he couldn’t bear to see Bennett spend his life with someone like her.

In a quiet tone, he advised Bennett, “Someone like Joann isn’t right for you.

It might be best to end things before you officially get engaged, to prevent future complications for your family.

”

Bennett remained silent.

Nikolai didn’t press further, just gave Bennett a reassuring pat on the shoulder.

Once Bennett departed, Nikolai winked at Matthew and approached him, saying, “You owe me a favor.

”

Then he left.

Matthew arrived late and wasn’t fully informed, but after pondering for a moment, he pieced together the situation and understood Nikolai’s meaning.

His expression darkened slightly.

Feeling that Stella had been treated unfairly, he questioned her, “Did they bully you?”

Stella was momentarily taken aback before understanding his inquiry.

She proceeded to recount the entire incident to him.

After finishing, she shrugged and remarked, “I didn’t really suffer any harm, but I think Joann probably hates me now.

Luckily, after today’s engagement party, I won’t have to see her again.

”

In the lounge, Joann slipped into an extra dress she had packed.