Chapter 1230
When Love Comes Late
Stella, of all people?
She was so unremarkable, yet she was with someone like him?
It took a moment for Leo to regain his composure, his voice quivering.
âStella and Iâ¦We were colleagues.
We were merely catching up.
â
âDo you need to hold her hand for a mere trip down memory lane?â
Matthewâs tone was icy as he protectively drew Stella into his embrace.
In Matthewâs arms, Stella found her sanctuary, her worries melting away.
âIâ¦â Terrified by the piercing gaze in Matthewâs eyes, Leo found himself stuttering, gasping for breath under the weight of his fear.
With a tug on Matthewâs sleeve, Stella urged, âLetâs head back.
Thereâs no need to engage with them any further.
â
Matthewâs brow creased ever so slightly, but he acquiesced, guiding Stella towards the car as she had requested.
Leo, slowly regaining his senses, couldnât shake off his sense of injustice.
He called out to Stella, âAfter all these years, Stella, you havenât changed a bit.
â
Stella continued on without pause, her silence speaking volumes.
This only fueled Leoâs frustration, prompting him to shout.
âYouâre still the same, clinging to wealthy men as you did with me!â
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Their exchange captured the attention of bystanders, including Besty and Felipe, who were on the verge of leaving but now found themselves drawn into the drama.
Besty, unable to hold back her indignation, was about to intervene, but Felipe swiftly grasped her arm, whispering a caution.
âStay out of it.
Do you think Stellaâs husband would let her be at a disadvantage? Donât invite trouble upon yourself.
â
A flicker of uncertainty crossed Bestyâs eyes, but ultimately, she heeded Felipeâs advice.
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Stellaâs hand clenched the car door handle with resolve.
She had anticipated Leoâs obstinacy, yet his impatience still caught her off guard.
Offering Matthew a reassuring smile, she turned to face Leo with a steely gaze.
âYou hid your marriage while pursuing me,â she challenged.
âAre you now trying to tarnish my reputation with your baseless accusations?â
As the crowd absorbed the stunning reversal, a wave of shock and indignation swept through the onlookers.
âUnbelievable! He deceived her about being married.
What a despicable man!â one person exclaimed.
âSuch disgraceful behavior!â another added, shaking their head in disapproval.
Amidst this chorus of censure, Leoâs face turned a dark shade of anger.