When Love Comes Late
Chapter 999

Stella smiled to reassure her.

“It’s fine, Grandma.

I know.

And it’s not important anymore.

”

Lucia narrowed her eyes suspiciously, then relaxed, feeling relieved after she was certain Stella wasn’t upset.

“But now that things are cleared, I’ll ask Matthew to get remarried with you in his current name.

”

Stella felt like it would only be bothersome and was about to refuse but was cut off before she could say anything.

“That’s exactly what I plan to do,” said Matthew.

As Stella turned around, she found herself looking into Matthew’s intense gaze.

Lucia, observing their interaction, said earnestly, “I’m glad you’re thinking this way.

Stella, as part of our family, deserves the best.

We must ensure she doesn’t face any hardships.

”

“I know,” Matthew responded and approached Stella, enveloping her in a natural embrace.

Stella instinctively tried to push him away, unaccustomed to such public displays of affection, especially in front of Lucia.

But Matthew’s hold only tightened.

He gazed down at her with an affectionate intensity in his eyes.

Stella, feeling overwhelmed, averted her gaze and placed her hands against his chest, seeking some space.

After a moment, Matthew redirected his attention to Lucia, his expression softening to normal.

“Grandma, Stella and I are doing well.

You don’t need to worry.

”

Lucia had been observing them keenly.

Despite Stell

a’s apparent resistance, Lucia sensed it was more out of shyness than anything else.

With a pleased smile, she took out her phone.

“Let me take some photos of you two for Waldo and Stella’s grandpa.

”

She proceeded to capture dozens of images, happily commenting, “You two are a perfect match.

”

Lucia felt a sense of pride in her choice of granddaughter-in-law.

The evident affection between Stella and Matthew filled her with satisfaction.

Stella, however, grew increasingly uncomfortable under the camera’s gaze and lowered her head subtly.