When Love Comes Late

Miley, intrigued, nudged Stella and asked curiously, “Who’s this handsome guy? He looks every bit as impressive as Matthew.

”

Stella frowned slightly, surprised to see Sanford there.

Miley couldn’t resist asking, “Do you know him?”

Preferring to avoid too much interaction with Sanford, Stella whispered to Miley, “We’ll talk about it later.

”

She then grabbed Miley’s hand, ready to leave.

At that moment, Sanford and the man with him quickly approached Stella.

Sanford greeted her and said, “What a coincidence.

I didn’t expect to see you here.

”

Stella smiled awkwardly and replied stiffly, “Indeed, a coincidence.

”

Seeing the two men by Stella, Matthew, who had been chatting with Neville, looked concerned and hurried over.

Neville quickly followed him.

As Matthew approached and noticed one of the men was Sanford, he took Stella’s hand firmly, as if to claim his ownership.

Sanford glanced at Matthew and Stella holding hands, smiled subtly, and remained silent.

When the man beside Sanford saw Neville, he greeted him warmly, saying, “Neville, I didn’t expect you to come with Mr.

Clark.

It’s great to have you here.

”

“We just happened to be free,” Neville replied curtly, and then turned to the women and introduced, “This is Philip Dawson, the owner of the resort.

”

Miley and Stella gave a slight nod.

Philip greeted the two warmly, and then turned to Sanford and asked cautiously, “Do you know them as well?”

Sanford completely disregarded Matthew’s presence, gestured toward Stella, and said with a smile, “This is my younger sister.

”

Philip looked puzzled.

“Since when did you have a sister?”

Sanford just offered a smile in response and chose not to elaborate.

Philip was about to delve deeper, but noticing Matthew’s stern expression, he quickly dropped the subject.

He cleared his throat and shifted the conversation, saying, “We’re having a small auction at the hotel, and it includes a pair of Chaumet couple rings.

Neville, since you’re planning to propose, you might want to check it out…”

In the middle of his words, Philip glanced at Matthew and Stella and added with a smile, “Mr.

Clark, you might find it interesting as well.

I hope you enjoy your stay here.

”

After finishing his words, he tugged at Sanford, signaling it was time to leave.

However, Sanford stayed put.

His gaze lingered on Stella’s hand, and then he turned to Matthew and inquired, “There’s nothing on Stella’s hand.

Since you’re gearing up for a wedding, shouldn’t you be preparing a ring?”