Chapter 476
When Love Comes Late
They parked at the foot of a mountain.
As Stella stepped out, she was awestruck by the breathtaking scenery that greeted her.
Distant overlapping mountains, blooming roadside flowers, and the air imbued with a fresh, woody scent⦠It was as if sheâd stepped into an enchanted forest.
Matthew walked over to her, remarking quietly, âThis is the renowned Fairwa scenic area.
Properly developed, it holds immense potential value.
â
Stella nodded, appreciating Matthewâs discerning taste.
âShall we proceed?â Matthew suggested.
Of course, Stella readily agreed.
They walked alongside one another.
Matthew took on the role of a tour guide, enlightening her about the significance of each Landmark they passed.
Observing how well Matthew knew the place, Stella asked curiously, âYou seem quite familiar with this area.
Do you visit often?â
âOf course,â Matthew answered, his gaze distant.
âI used to live here.
â
Stella felt surprised and suddenly recalled Jeremy mentioning that Matthew was an illegitimate child.
Before she could formulate a response, Matthew continued, âI didnât rejoin the Clark family until I was nearly twenty.
Before that, my mother and I led a nomadic life together.
â
Stella was taken aback.
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She hadnât anticipated that Matthew would confide in her so personally, leaving her momentarily speechless.
Quietly, she listened and trailed behind Matthew at a steady pace.
Matthewâs voice took on a relaxed tone.
âBefore being acknowledged by the Clark family, I lived in this suburb for several years.
â
He gazed at the familiar surroundings, triggering a flood of memories that had been tucked away.
This was also where he had found his love for design.
Matthew glanced her way, a fleeting touch of softness crossing his otherwise intense eyes.
âYou misunderstood me earlier.
â
Stella widened her eyes in puzzlement.
âYou probably thought of me as someone aristocratic, unaccustomed to mundane life.
â Matthew averted his eyes.
âIn reality, Iâve also experienced what you call a life that can you call ordinary.
â