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When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 1699
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“How did you becsuch a pro all of a sudden?” Stella inquired, her eyes wide with curiosity.

Matthew glanced her way, carrying on with his task.

“No big deal, really.

Just picked up a few tricks from Cordell over a couple of days,” he replied softly.

Stella's surprise only grew.

“But you're swamped with work.

Why bother learning this?” she questioned.

Matthew shrugged casually.

“Doesn't take much time.

With you injured, someone's got to step up.

Can't rely on others forever, right?”

Fixing his gaze on Stella, he remarked, “What counts most is ensuring my wife feels comfortable.

Deeply touched, Stella realized it wasn’t about who changed the bandage; what truly mattered was Matthew's

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thoughtfulness.

A warm smile spread across her face.

“Thanks, love!”

Matthew simply smiled back, continuing to apply the ointment.

Suddenly, Stella recalled something about Devyn.

“Do you know any embroidery factories?” she asked.

Matthew halted, turning to face her.

“Why the sudden interest?” he inquired.

Stella elaborated, “I visited Devyn'’s online store a few days back.

She's starting her own business, facing a shortage of funds and connections.

Thought I could lend a hand as a friend.

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Matthew furrowed his brow.

“So, did she swing by the villa today to ask for help?”

“Not at all,” Stella sighed.

“She didn’t mention it and refused aid when | offered.

My mistake.

| might have bruised her pride.

Lowering her gaze slightly, she expressed in a concerned tone, “She’s been struggling lately.

Perhaps she’s facing strouble.

| want to assist her discreetly.

Matthew nodded.

“If it’s what you want, no qualms from me.

Finding an embroidery factory isn’t tough.

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I'll pass on scontacts later.

“Honey, you're so sweet!”

Stella beamed momentarily, forgetting her injured hand.

She reached out to hug Matthew, inadvertently tugging at her wound.

“Ouch!” She winced, inhaling sharply.

Matthew halted his actions immediately.

“Stay still.

Letbandage it properly,” he insisted.

Stella recovered and met his concerned gaze, reassuring him, “I'm okay.

| just got too excited and accidentally tugged at the wound.

Matthew observed her nonchalant demeanor and sighed, “You never learn.

Meanwhile, Devyn returned to her studio, engrossed in refining the documents at hand.

Despite numerous revisions and redraws, the desired outcremained elusive.