Chapter 1924

Matthew ki*sed her lips and wrapped his arms around her slender waist.

The warm steam in the bathroom elevated the temperature to an intense degree.

His index finger entered her, causing Stella to gasp in surprise at the sudden intrusion.

Seizing the moment, Matthew pressed closer, his eyes dark with desire.

Stella felt a firm pressure against her lower body, her cheeks turning crimson.

Matthew entwined his fingers with hers, capturing her lips in a deep, fervent ki*s.

Stella, overwhelmed by his touch, felt her breath stolen by his ki*s.

She felt as though her body had melted into a pool of liquid warmth.

As Matthew moved slowly, her eyes became unfocused, and she ki*sed him instinctively.

After a passionate encounter, Stella collapsed into Matthew’s embrace.

A week later, Bella had nearly recovered.

Kristian handled the discharge process for her.

She then invited Clint and Matthew’s grandparents to dinner.

However, Lucia’s recent health issues prevented her from attending, and Waldo stayed home to care for her.

Ultimately, only Clint accepted the invitation.

Bella promised to invite Lucia and Waldo next time.

In the restaurant’s private room, Clint took the main seat while Stella introduced Clint and Bella to each other briefly.

Subsequently, Kristian and Bella thanked Clint.

“Thank you very much for taking care of Stella over these years,”

Kristian said with sincerity.

“Her mother and I couldn’t be there for her all these years due to various mishaps.

It’s a blessing she wasn’t alone because you were there.

”

Bella’s eyes welled up upon hearing Kristian’s words.

She also shared her deep gratitude with Clint.

“As parents, we fell short.

Thankfully, Stella found a wonderful grandfather in you.

”

Clint modestly replied, “It feels more like Stella was with me rather than under my care, She’s always been a delightful girl.

Now that she’s accomplished so much, I find joy in her happiness.

”

Their conversation flowed easily.

Bella then said to Clint, “Could you share some stories from Stella’s childhood? I regret missing those years, and I’d love to envision her as a child through your memories.

”

Clint, pleased that Stella had reconnected with her biological mother, was more than willing to oblige.