when love comes late

She took a deep breath and answered the call. “Hello?” “Stella.” Lucia’s voice was as warm as ever. “I hope […]

“What’s the matter? What did Stella say?” Lucia, noticing Matthew’s internal struggle, prodded. Matthew finally revealed the conversation to Lucia,

Noticing his distress, Lucia inquired, “What’s wrong? Is something amiss?” Seeing that Matthew remained silent, she moved closer and glanced

Waldo pressed the matter. “You owe her an explanation.” Lucia, having ceased her tears, looked at Matthew with a hopeful

aldo tried to free his hand, but Charlene’s grip was surprisingly strong, making it impossible to shake her off. Her

She trembled uncontrollably, the taste of her own blood seeping into her mouth, but she remained oblivious. Matthew cast an

Waldo’s face darkened and he couldn’t sit still anymore. “I’ve chastised you in the past, urging you to make amends

Charlene’s complexion darkened at his words. Matthew then produced his phone. “I have a recording right here. I imagine you

Waldo occupied the seat of honor, flanked by Lucia and Charlene on one side and Matthew and Jeremy on the

Taking the hint, Charlene left the kitchen reluctantly, afraid of further irking Lucia. She noticed a maid arranging the tableware