Chapter 240
When Love Comes Late
âLadies and gentlemen, we are now arriving at Seamarsh.
Please remain seated untilâ¦â
Suddenly, a voice sounded from speaker.
The sound jarred Stella from her slumber.
As soon as she opened her eyes, she realized that she was leaning to the side.
She looked up only to be greeted with Matthewâs smiling face.
She quickly sat up and leaned back.
Tucking her bangs behind her ears in embarrassment, she said, âIâm sorry about that, Mr.
Clark.
I was fast asleep.
Sorryâ¦â
She kept apologizing, her face full of panic.
Matthew didnât seem to care.
He shrugged it off by saying, âItâs nothing.
The doors are open now.
Letâs go.
â
The second he stood up, he realized that his arm was numb.
Part of his neck, back, and shoulders were now stiff because he had been in the same position for a long time.
He staggered a little.
Worried, Stella Leaped to her feet and helped him stand upright.
âAre you okay? How about you have a rest first?â
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She couldnât remember when she first dozed off.
The journey from Bysea to Seamarsh was three hours long.
If she had been leaning on Matthewâs shoulder from the very moment she fell asleep, that meantâ¦
Stella couldnât even think further.
She wanted to give herself a knock in the head.
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She had used her boss as a cushion, and now he wasnât doing too well.
How silly of her!
Matthew looked calm.
He shook his head.
âIâm fine.
Thanks for convincing me to travel by train today.
It was a remarkable experience.
â
After saying that, he took the lead to get off the train.
Stella was beyond relieved that he wasnât mad at her.
She followed him closely.
Fernandoâs car was already waiting outside by the time they walked out of the train station.
âI can give youâ Matthew was just about to offer Stella a ride when she suddenly interrupted him.