Chapter 743
When Love Comes Late
Clintâs smile deepened.
âThatâs reassuring.
We had a long talk yesterday.
Heâs a patient man.
â
Stella bit her lip, choosing not to reply.
Clint took her hand, patting it gently.
âMatthew is a knowledgeable and generous man.
I have every confidence that your future together will be a happy one.
â
Looking at Clintâs aged hands, Stella felt a pang of unease, recalling that Matthew had been quiet all day.
Her thoughts veered to past experiences with Maverick, who had also been mysteriously absent at times.
Could she and Matthew really forge a lasting relationship?
Leaning against his bedâs headboard, Clint sighed.
âI didnât think Iâd make it this time.
â
âGrandpa, donât even say that,â Stella interjected, visibly disturbed.
âYouâll be with me forever.
â
Clint chuckled.
âI canât be with you forever, Stella.
We all have our time.
â
âPlease donât say that again, Grandpa.
Iâll take excellent care of you,â Stella said, looking at him intently.
Clint nodded.
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âAlright, I wonâtâ
A hush fell over the room.
After a moment, Clint ventured, âStella, do you still resent your parents?â
Stella didnât expect the question.
âIâve never met them.
How could I hold any resentment?â
Clint looked as if he wanted to say more, but thought better of it.
Silence enveloped the room.
âLetâs talk about something nice,â Stella suggested, brightening her expression.
âAfter youâre discharged, how about staying in Seamarsh?
I can take care of you.
â