When Love Comes Late
Chapter 822

However, it’s clear that Mina holds strong feelings for you.

”

Farris took a moment before meeting Stella’s gaze, his voice laced with earnestness.

“I want to be clear.

I have no romantic feelings for Mina.

There is someone else who has captured my heart.

”

His unexpected admission hung in the air, leaving Stella momentarily at a loss for words.

Before she could formulate a response, the door swung open once more.

Matthew stepped inside, his eyes briefly locking with Farris’, a subtle tension in his gaze.

He quickly closed the distance between himself and Stella, taking her hand in his while his other hand caressed her forehead gently.

“Is everything alright? You look distressed.

Are you feeling okay?”

“I’m alright,” Stella assured Matthew, shaking her head gently.

Matthew caught her meaning and turned his icy gaze back to Farris, demanding, “Dr.

Barnes, is there anything else?”

Farris noticed Matthew’s firm grip on Stella’s hand.

His face remained impassive, yet a pang of sorrow touched his heart.

He averted his eyes, choosing to sidestep Matthew’s question.

Instead, he spoke softly to Stella.

“Ensure you get ample rest.

Should you feel even the slightest discomfort, don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

”

With that, he turned and made his exit.

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Matthew’s thin Lips tightened, and he watched the door close silently, his eyes filled with contemplation.

After a moment’s pause, he turned back to Stella, seeking clarification.

“What brought Farris here so suddenly?”

“The IV bag was almost empty, so I called for a nurse to replace it,”

Stella responded, skillfully steering the conversation away from her uncomfortable encounter with Mina.

Sensing that Matthew might probe further, she quickly shifted the topic.

“Is everything under control at the company? You don’t have to stay here.

Feel free to return to work if you’re busy.

”

Matthew studied her still-pale face, brushed a stray hair from her forehead, and replied, “Your only job right now is to rest.

Leave everything else to me.

”

With that, he stood up, shed his coat, and gently lifted the blanket.

Stella instinctively clutched at his hand, her voice laced with anxiety.