When Love Comes Late

She deliberately emphasized the words discussed everything, throwing a pointed look in Lindsays direction.

Lindsays expression faltered, her face tightening as a flash of displeasure crossed her eyes.

Stellas calm but firm response had caught her off guard, leaving her momentarily speechless.

It felt as if a heavy weight had settled on her chest, stifling her ability to argue further.

When Lindsay heard about Matthews check-up, she rushed over, consumed by anxiety.

Fear gnawed at her-fear that the results might jeopardize her carefully laid plans.

If Matthew regained his memory, everything she had schemed for would come crashing down.

Desperate to control the situation, she dragged Lucia along, hoping to create trouble for Stella.

But now, it was clear her scheme had backfired.

Matthew and Stella had already discussed and made decisions, leaving her efforts futile.

Sensing the growing tension, Lucia quickly stepped in to ease the awkwardness. Stella, please dont take it the wrong way.

Lindsay and I are just worried about Matthew.

Thats all.

We mean no harm.

Lucias words seemed to restore Lindsays confidence, and she quickly regained her composure and shot back at Stella.

A check-up isnt a small matter, Stella.

And Matthew isnt just anyone-his health is critical to the entire Clark family.

Even if youre his wife, Grandpa and Grandma are the most important people in his life.

How could you keep this from them? As she finished her tirade, Lindsays eyes suddenly lit up, and her face brightened with excitement.

She looked past Stella and exclaimed, Matthew! Startled, Stella turned to see Matthew walking out of the examination room.

Before Stella could react, Lindsay wheeled herself toward him in a rush, deliberately brushing against Stella with enough force to make her stumble.

Lindsay pretended not to notice, turning her attention fully to Matthew.

Her tone was dripping with false concern as she asked, Matthew, how did it go? Ive been so worried about you! Matthew barely acknowledged Lindsays words.

His gaze swept over Stella instead, checking her from head to toe.

Only when he saw she was unharmed did his expression soften, and a trace of relief crossed his face.

Turning away from Lindsay, he addressed Lucia.

Grandma, Im fine.

It was just a routine check-up-nothing to worry about.

Lucia, still worried, pressed him further.

But what about the results? Is everything alright? Well know soon, Matthew said.

Cordell will bring them out any moment. Just then, Cordell walked out of the examination room.

As he approached, his expression was guarded, almost tense.

He hesitated for a brief moment upon noticing Lucias presence, and then quickly plastered on a polite smile.

Lucia.

What a surprise to see you here, Cordell said warmly, his tone betraying none of the unease in his eyes.

Stella, however, caught the subtle shift in Cordells demeanor.

Her heart tightened with apprehension.

Something wasnt right.

She wanted to ask about the results immediately, but with Lucia standing there, she hesitated.noveldrama

Some matters were better discussed away from prying ears.