Chapter 2051
When Love Comes Late
Stellaâs surprise was evident.
She hadnât anticipated Matthewâs prompt response.
âI mulled over it all might.
Weâre destined to share our lives, and eventually, weâll start a family.
Iâm ready to embrace that future.
I eagerly anticipate welcoming our child into this world with you.
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The seriousness etched on Matthewâs face conveyed his sleepless night, lost in contemplation.
Stella realized that, despite his initial reluctance yesterday when he discovered her possible pregnancy, Matthew had shifted his stance for her.
Touched by his willingness to adapt, she embraced him tightly.
âI understand,â she assured him softly.
âIâm here to support you through your fears, and together, weâll joyfully anticipate our babyâs arrival.
â
When Stella returned to the Clark family home, she shared the joyful news of her pregnancy with the three elders.
Lucia, Waldo, and Clint all beamed with happiness.
Especially Lucia, who was overjoyed.
She exclaimed, squeezing Stellaâs hand tightly, âWeâre going to have a little one soon! Youâll need a lot of rest in the coming months, Stella.
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Then, she instructed, giving Matthew a meaningful look, âMatthew, make sure sheâs always happy, okay?â
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Matthew nodded earnestly.
âAbsolutely, Iâll take good care of them both.
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Stella smiled bashfully, her gaze dropping slightly.
The room buzzed with happiness, but Lindsay felt increasingly isolated.
She noticed the seamless bond between Stella and Matthew, starkly different from the previous nightâs tension.
What on earth happened last night? How did things change so swiftly?
As laughter filled the room, Lindsayâs unease deepened.
She felt precarious, as if standing on thin ice, about to crack.
If Stellaâs pregnancy went smoothly, Luciaâs focus would undoubtedly shift to the baby, potentially sidelining Lindsay.
This thought of her uncertain future caused her discomfort.
She clenched her fists under the table, striving to conceal her anxiety.
Lucia, swept up in the excitement of expecting a great-grandchild, failed to notice Lindsayâs unease.
She turned to the chef and said, âPrepare a nutritious meal for Stella.
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Then she offered some pregnancy advice to Stella.
âNow that youâre pregnant, you need to take extra care.
Rest often, avoid strenuous activity, and eat light, nutritious meals.
Your body is undergoing a lot, Stella.
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Luciaâs attentive care for Stella felt like a sting to Lindsay.
She struggled to hold back her resentment, maintaining her composure.
Listening to Lucia enumerate all the pregnancy precautions, Stella felt a bit overwhelmed.
Beside her, Matthew paid close attention, absorbing every word.
âThank you, Grandma.
Iâll remember everything youâve said,â he responded once Lucia finished.
Lucia beamed, always concerned that she hadnât done enough for Stella.
âMatthewâs always so busy.
Iâm not sure heâll have time to care for you properly.
Why donât you stay here during your pregnancy? We have plenty of staff to assist you.
â
Stella didnât want to be overprotected but was too shy to object.