Ch.945 Chapter 948 - When Love Comes Late

âBut if theyâre not even her real family, why would Alina keep helping them? Doesnât seem like her style.

Then, she directed her eyes to Matthew.

Matthew went on to explain, âWell, her dad was in a coma after an accident.

Alina was just hitting the big time and was swamped with work.

She couldnât be there for him.

Mara stepped in.

When her father woke up and found out, he wouldnât let Alina send Mara away.

Despite Mara always hitting Alina up for cash, he insisted Alina help her whenever possible.

âPoor Alina.

I never knew she went through all that.

â Stella hadnât realized Alina had gone through so much and felt a twinge of pity for her.

Taking a deep breath, she said, âHoney, I appreciate you filling me in on Alina.

Itâs given me a fresh perspective on the dress Iâm designing for her.

She paused and gave Matthew a hard look.

âBut how come you know so much? This stuff hasnât been in the news, has it?â

âAre you getting jealous?â Matthew teased, flashing a smile.

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Stella scowled.

âCut the jokes.

Iâm serious.

He explained, âWhen I still took orders, Alina wanted to collaborate.

I always check out my clientsâ backgrounds, so thatâs how I know.

But back then, my designs didnât suit her public persona, so I passed on her offer.

Now, itâs up to you.

With determination, Stella said, âIâll give it everything Iâve got to design something amazing for Alina!â

Upon returning home, Matthew went into his study to take care of some business.

By the time he returned to the room, Stella had fallen asleep.

He half-squatted and stared at the sleeping woman.

Her hair was messy and fell over the edge of the pillow, revealing her pretty face.

Her thick eyelashes quivered ever so slightly.

Even asleep, she had an ethereal beauty around her.

Her soft, red lips were plump and supple.

Matthewâs heart skipped a beat.

He wanted so much to feel her Lips on his, so he leaned down and ki*sed her.

He just wanted a light ki*s, but after the first ki*s, he couldnât help but want more.

After a momentâs hesitation, he bent and ki*sed Stellaâs lips again.