Chapter 738
When Love Comes Late
âI visited the hospital this afternoon to look after your grandpa.
â
Stella was taken aback.
She had assumed that Matthew had delegated the task to someone else, not expecting him to attend to it himself.
Struggling with a flood of emotions, she composed herself before asking, âHow is Grandpa? I wasnât able to visit him today.
Is he-â
âI let him know you were swamped with work, so you couldnât make it,â
Matthew interjected, gently taking her hand as they walked into the house.
âHe was in high spirits.
We had an engaging conversation today.
â
Intrigued, Stella inquired, âWhat did he tell you?â
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Pausing, Matthew fixed her with an intense gaze.
A slight smile graced his lips as he revealed, âHe shared many stories from your childhood.
I was so captivated that I lost track of time.
My apologies for making you wait.
â
He also explained why he came back late.
The notion was that he had stayed late to learn more about her.
Feeling her cheeks redden, Stella found herself touched by Matthewâs thoughtfulness.
âDid Grandpa delve into stories of my mischievous youth?â
Grinning, Matthew responded, âHe mentioned how you were quite the handful as a child, always persuading your cousin to take you horseback riding.
I find it endearing.
We should go riding ourselves sometime.
â
Stella nodded.
âAlright.
â
Switching the topic, Matthew asked, âDid you manage to get some rest earlier?â
Smoothing her hair, Stella affirmed, âI slept well.
â
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Just then, a gust of wind wafted a delicate floral scent through the air.
Inhaling deeply, Stella began, âThis garden is huge! Mr.
Clark, your villaâ¦â
She halted abruptly, words failing her.
Stella found it hard to fully accept that Matthew was now her husband.
Her embarrassment was palpable, a feeling she couldnât easily shake off.
Sensing her discomfort, Matthew said gently, âYou can call me whatever feels right for you.
Iâll give you the space and time to adjust.
Letâs get to know one another again.
â
Stella looked at him, silent yet deeply observant.