Ch.710 Chapter 712 - When Love Comes Late

Caught up in her thoughts and hindered by the dim lighting, Stella didnât notice a loose stone on her path.

Her foot hit the stone, and her ankle twisted painfully.

Just as she was about to topple over, a strong grip steadied her by the waist.

Matthewâs voice, tinged with concern, sounded from above her.

âAre you okay?â

âThis is none of your concern,â Stella retorted, struggling to free herself from his hold.

Frustrated, she punched him on the shoulder.

âLet go, Matthew.

Donât touch me!â

Matthew tightened his grip for a moment, his voice heavy with emotion.

âStella, listen to me.

My love for you is genuine.

I truly wanted to propose to you tonight.

Stellaâs voice was unwavering as she shot back, âLet go of me, you jerk! Stay away from meâ¦â

Fearing she might injure herself further, Matthew finally released his hold.

âAlright, Iâll let you go.

Just donât hurt yourself.

Can we talk, Stella?â

Stella broke away from his arms and walked ahead without looking back at him.

Matthew was momentarily stunned before following Stella.

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However, cautious not to incite Stellaâs ire further, he maintained a careful distance of a few paces.

Aware of his measured footsteps, Stella realized he was following her.

Yet, emotionally spent from a nerve-wracking night, she lacked the energy to confront him.

Feeling drained and defeated, Stella finally relented.

If he insisted on following her, then so be it.

Just then, her phone buzzed with a new message.

It was from Farris, inquiring about her whereabouts.

Halting in her tracks, Stella composed a courteous reply.

âIâve made it back to the hospital.

Donât worry about me.

Please enjoy celebrating your friendâs birthday.

After sending the message, she was about to stow her phone back in her purse when a raindrop splashed onto the screen.

Looking up, Stella noted the sky had begun to drizzle.

Casting her gaze around to find shelter from the rain, she spotted a dessert shop across the street.