Chapter 1717
When Love Comes Late
She crawled out cautiously, one hand pressing against the floor, the other clutching Matthewâs hand tightly.
It wasnât until she was free from his embrace that she could see the scene clearly.
Matthew was half-kneeling, a stage pillar had struck his head, and a bullet had pierced his chest.
Blood was pouring out of his woundsâ¦
âMatthew!â Stella cried out his name in a panic.
She quickly removed the pillar and embraced him.
Her hands were slick with Matthewâs blood, and she couldnât tell whether it was from his head or his chest.
Tears cascaded down Stellaâs cheeks as she repeatedly called his name, but he remained unresponsive, his lips pale.
âCall an ambulance!â she pleaded desperately with the bystanders.
âPlease, call an ambulanceâ¦â
Not far from her, Benny watched the scene unfold with a satisfied grin.
Flossie, witnessing his reaction, felt a chill run through her.
It was as if she had never truly known
him.
Fernando and his team hurried to the scene and quickly surrounded the area.
He methodically took down the attackers dressed in black, one by one, effectively putting an end to the chaos.
Benny and Edmund seized the chance to escape with Flossie.
Soon after, an ambulance arrived, and medical staff rushed Matthew into the emergency room.
Outside, the emergency room light was on.
Lucia was visibly worried and confused.
âHow could this happen?â she exclaimed.
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Tears streamed down her face, leaving her eyes red and swollen.
Both Waldo and Clint wore grave expressions.
Stellaâs white wedding dress was marred by a large bloodstain.
She stood frozen, unable to move, her tears seemingly exhausted.
Miley couldnât just watch anymore.
She moved closer and gently suggested, âPlease, sit down for a moment.
Donât worry.
Iâm sure Matthew will pull through.
Heâs strong.
â
When she spoke, Miley realized her voice was raspy too.
Just earlier, she had seen Matthewâs injuries.
It was hard for her to keep up her own spirits, let alone reassure Stella.
She could only hope for Matthewâs safety.
If anything happened to him, what would Stella and the entire family do?
Stella remained silent, as though she hadnât heard Mileyâs words.
âStella, listen to me.
You need to rest.
â Miley tried to pull her away but couldnât.
She felt like crying.
Finally, she released Stellaâs hand and quietly stayed by her side.