NovelOnlineChapter 2402 As she stood there, recalling the perilous events of her wedding, a whirlwind of emotions surged within her.
The vivid memory of that terrifying day flashed through her mind-Matthew, risking his life to save her.
The scene replayed with haunting clarity, and her heart trembled ever so slightly.
Completely absorbed in her thoughts, Stella lost awareness of her surroundings.
She forgot Matthews presence entirely and didnt even notice when he cto stand beside her.
Matthew, holding two steaming cups of coffee, silently observed her.
Her focused expression, so filled with emotion, stirred something deep within him.
A wave of affection swept over him as he took in the moment.
He gently placed a cup in her hand and asked, Do you want to try it on? His voice carried a note of gentle anticipation, and his eyes sparkled with a warmth that was impossible to ignore.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStella was jolted back to reality by Matthews words.
She glanced at the coffee in her hand, and then at the wedding dress in the display, before quickly shaking her head. No, lets go back, she said firmly.
The painful memories of that wedding still haunted her.
Reliving it was the last thing she wanted.
But Matthew wasnt ready to give up.
He reached out, taking her hand in his with a firm yet comforting grip.
Try it on, he urged, his tone filled with quiet encouragement.
You might find it delightful.
Without waiting for her consent, he gently guided her into the store.
Stella resisted, shaking her head adamantly.
Really, theres no need.
I dont want to try it, she protested.
As they entered, a store clerk greeted them warmly, her practiced smile Lighting up the room.
Misinterpreting Stellas hesitation as shyness, the clerk spoke with cheerful reassurance.
Maam, this wedding dress would suit you perfectly.
You should give it a try.
Before Stella could refuse again, the clerk swiftly took the dress down from the display and ushered her into the fitting room.
Stella glanced back at Matthew, but his quiet determination left her with no room to argue.
Matthew, meanwhile, settled onto a nearby sofa, his eyes fixed intently on the fitting room door.
From across the street earlier, he had noticed the way her gaze lingered on the wedding dress.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhen hed joined her at the window, he had caught the faintest flicker of longing in her expression.
Neville had once shared the story of their wedding-how they had poured their hearts and souls into it, only for tragedy to strike.
The accident had left Stella deeply averse to the memory. Still, Matthew believed otherwise.
If Stella had invested so much into that wedding, surely a part of her still tofchenstill yearned to wear a beautiful wedding dress again. Matthew sat for a long time, but Stella did not appear.
Concerned, he rose and made his way into the fitting room.
Stella wasnt deliberately hiding away.
The problem was that the dress was far too snug at the waist, preventing her from putting it on.
She tried to remove the dress and try on a different one but inadvertently jammed the zipper.
Just when she was about to seek help from a store attendant, om someone smoothly unzipped it for E' her. She raised her head and met Matthews eyes.
Too tight? he asked with concern.
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