When Love Comes Late
Chapter 559

Only then did he see who had intervened.

Matthew stood there, his expression steely and impassive.

His eyes shifted to Stella, who lay on the floor, soaked in her own blood.

His face darkened.

A torrent of emotions flooded his heart.

As Matthew bent to lift Stella, he noticed another man lunging at him, brandishing a knife.

Matthew dodged swiftly, but not before the blade grazed his suit.

Irritated, Matthew kicked the man hard in the shoulder.

Yelling in pain, the man hit the wall and slumped down.

He felt like his bones crack.

Seeing Matthew approach, he pleaded, “Please, spare me…”

Before he could complete his sentence, another scream erupted from him.

He dropped his arm weakly, rolled his eyes, and lost consciousness.

Matthew tossed him aside.

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He untied the ropes binding Stella’s hands and feet.

When he saw the chafing on her wrists and ankles, a murderous glint appeared in his eyes.

“Stella…” Frantically, he called her name.

“Wake up.

I’m taking you home.

”

Stella didn’t respond.

Her face was ashen.

Carefully cradling Stella, Matthew was about to exit when he detected the acrid scent of burning.

Frowning, he instinctively glanced to the window.

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Smoke billowed and flames danced.

Matthew’s eyes narrowed as he sprinted out, carrying Stella.

As they jostled along, Stella began to regain consciousness.

She felt enveloped in a warm hold, basking in the relief of rescue.

Stella struggled to open her eyes, but too weak to do so.

She coughed and asked softly, “Is that you, Maverick?”