When Love Comes Late

She instinctively took a step back, but found herself boxed in, flanked by guests and a sofa cushion.

There was nowhere to go.

It wasn’t until Matthew stood before her that Stella finally mustered the courage to speak, her voice quivering.

“What are you doing?”

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“Naturally, I’m here to carry out the punishment.

”

The crowd erupted in cheers.

As their eyes met, Matthew’s gaze was filled with warmth and love.

Farris knit his brows, his eyes darting between the two.

He was puzzled to see the tension between them.

Before he could voice his questions, Matthew began to kneel.

But at the same time, Stella rose abruptly.

“I’m sorry,” she said, her tone grave.

“I’ll take the drink.

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The cheers dissolved into an awkward silence.

Avoiding Matthew’s gaze, Stella lifted her glass resolutely.

“Mr.

Clark is married.

Let’s not make this more complicated for him.

”

After downing three consecutive shots, Stella set her glass on the table.

“I have other matters to attend to.

Please, continue without me.

I’m leaving.

”

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As soon as the words left her mouth, she pushed through the door and exited.

Matthew wasted no time and followed Stella out.

Farris rose to his feet, intending to go after Stella, but found himself restrained by a grasp on his arm.

Turning, he was met with Cordell’s unreadable expression.

“What do you think you’re doing, Cordell?” Farris asked, his tone icy.

“Someone has already gone after her.

Stick around and celebrate my birthday,” Cordell replied.

Stella raced through the corridors of Seamarsh Hotel, her pace frantic, as though some monstrous figure loomed behind her.

Regret filled her with each step.

She regretted attending the party with Farris.

She should have known better.

Seamarsh was a big city, but the occasion was too specific.

It was all too easy to run into Matthew, and now she’d put herself in a difficult situation.