When Love Comes Late
Chapter 1991

The situation reminded Alissa painfully of the time she learned her best friend had been in an accident, leading her to stay up all night.

As dawn broke, she had come to Prosper Bay.

Matthew appeared exhausted, sporting slight stubble on his chin.

His eyes were blank at the moment.

Always calm and dignified in front of others, this was likely one of the most awkward moments for the CEO of Prosperity Group.

Seeing him like this, Alissa felt a surge of worry.

Her lips quivered, but she struggled to speak.

After a moment, she managed to ask with dif

ficulty, “What’s going on? Was the news wrong? Did the plane actually crash?”

Alissa’s questions left Matthew at a loss for words.

He now realized that Bella was Alissa’s best friend.

This realization shifted his perspective on Alissa.

She was no longer just the embroidery teacher who had assisted Stella.

However, to keep their enemy in the dark, it was crucial to limit how much was known about Bella and Stella’s incident.

Matthew replied vaguely, “There’s no news yet, but don’t worry.

They’ll be okay.

”

His words carried a subtle assurance, but Alissa perceived them as self-comfort.

When her best friend had an accident, people around her also offered those comforting words.

However, she waited for many years without any news.

If people were dead, they would never come back.

Alissa restrained her emotions and didn’t cry in front of the younger people.

She understood how crucial Stella and Bella were to Matthew; one was his wife and the other was his mother-in-law.

His grief was Likely deeper than hers.

She swallowed the bitterness in her heart and reassured Matthew, “You’re right.

No news might be good news.

They’ll be okay.

We shouldn’t worry too much.

”

Doreen also chimed in with comfort, “Yes, Stella is such a kind soul.

Surely, she’ll be watched over.

”

Matthew nodded.

The early morning light revealed the fatigue on both women’s faces.

Matthew suggested, “You came here so early, you probably haven’t eaten yet.

Why not stay for breakfast?”

Alissa declined, “I have no appetit ; I don’t want to eat.

You’ve been up all night.

You should rest.

”

She seemed utterly drained.

Matthew didn’t insist for them to stay.

Before she left, Alissa said to Matthew, “Please let me know if there’s any news.

”