Then she stood up and left before Matthew could say anything else.
Stella had succeeded in keeping her true feelings from showing on her face, but of course, Matthew saw right through her. They were husband and wife, after all.
He didnt even hesitate. His chair scrped against the floor as he jumped to his feet and rushed after her.
Stella heard him bounding up the stairs behind her, but she only quickened her pace. They were on the second floor landing when Matthew caught her hand and stopped her.
Please dont be mad. I never had any feelings for Lindsay. If anything, I only saw her as my sister. It was only my grandmothers wish for me to marry her.
Stella rolled her eyes. As if that would make her feel any better.
She whirled around and snatched her hand from his. Is that so? If I remember correctly, you didnt want to marry me, either. Its safe to say that you didnt have feelings for me back then, right?
Her own words stung, yet Stella couldnt seem to stop herself from saying her thoughts out loud.
It only goes to show that love can develop over time. Who knows? If you had married Lindsay then, maybe you would have eventually fallen for her, and youd be a happy couple by now.
Afraid that Stella would run away from him again, Matthew pulled her closer and hugged her even tighter.
He explained, I admit I didnt want to get married back then. I was devoted to my career. But my grandparents hoped I could get married, and I didnt have the heart to fail them. I let them choose a woman for me. My only request was a wife who would not bring me trouble. But later, I got attracted to you. Before I knew it, I had already fallen in love with you. Now, I am deeply in love with you.
Stella was silent. But obviously, she calmed down.
While listening to Matthew, she felt that she had overreacted earlier.
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He sounded very sincere.
Matthew continued, Im so sorry. I didnt mean to hide it from you I just thought it was not important. There was no need to mention it.
Stella pursed her lips and said in a low voice, I know, and I understand. But I just cant help overthinking.
What she said was true. Her heart felt heavy, especially when she thought of the good relationship between Lindsay and Lucia and the fact that Lindsay had saved Matthew in the past.
When Matthew saw the pain in Stellas eyes, he held her hand tightly and said, I am a stubborn man. I never change my mind about things and people I love. What I want is what I want. No matter what happens, I only have one wife. That is you. You are the only woman in my life until I die.
As he spoke, his tone was filled with solemnity and unquestionable certainty.
Stella lowered her head slightly. She was at a loss, not knowing what to say.
She also realized that she seemed unreasonable just now. It was as if she was making trouble out of nothing.
Matthew didnt say anything more, either. He just hugged her gently in his arms after making sure she didnt try to push him away.
He continued to placate Stella softly. I was never with any other woman before you. And I wont be with any other woman after you.
Matthews voice seemed to have the power to comfort people. His sincere promise made Stella gradually calm down.