When Love Comes Late

As the waiter completed their order and departed, Stella turned her attention to Matthew and confessed, “I believe I’ve found some inspiration.

”

Having voiced her newfound inspiration, Stella swiftly retrieved a piece of paper from her bag and jotted down the idea that flashed through her mind.

However, before she could savor this creative moment, a knock on the door disrupted their privacy.

The door swung open, revealing Katy, who entered with a beaming smile.

Her attention was immediately fixed on Matthew, and she exclaimed, “Matthew, it’s really you.

I just saw someone at the door who looked very similar to you.

I thought I was mistaken.

I haven’t seen you for a long time.

”

Matthew’s displeasure was evident as he furrowed his brow.

It was clear that he didn’t welcome her presence.

However, Katy seemed oblivious to his cold demeanor and continued with her sweet smile, “Are you busy recently? I have a show.

If you are free, you can come and have a look.

”

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Matthew remained silent, refusing to acknowledge her offer.

Yet, Katy remained undeterred, still wearing her saccharine smile.

She brushed her hair behind her ear and, as if noticing Stella for the first time, extended her hand, saying, “Nice to meet you.

My name is Katy Padilla.

Your name is Stella?”

Stella responded indifferently, unsure of Katy’s intentions and choosing to maintain her silence.

Katy, however, continued speaking, her tone laced with arrogance.

“This restaurant is owned by my father.

The Padilla family has a good relationship with the Clark family.

My father wanted to introduce Matthew to me before.

”

Katy’s words were laden with innuendo, and she cast a shy glance towards Matthew, making her intentions even more ambiguous.

Stella observed Katy in silence, her patience wearing thin.

Despite Katy’s seemingly innocent demeanor and warm smile, her words were in poor taste.

The public knew about Matthew’s relationship with Stella, and Katy should have exercised more discretion.

What Katy said was a clear provocation.

Matthew, sensing the awkwardness, was on the verge of driving Katy out.

However, Stella decided to take matters into her own hands.

She rose gracefully from her seat, wearing a brilliant smile as she introduced herself.

“Hello, I’m Stella, Matthew’s wife.

Nice to meet you.

”

Upon hearing Stella’s words, Katy found herself in a state of bewilderment.

Ever since Matthew had made his relationship with Stella public, Katy had thoroughly delved into Stella’s background.

She had learned that Stella had been adopted by an ordinary family and remained clueless about her biological parents.

Rumor had it that this was precisely why Matthew had kept their relationship under wraps for so long.