When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 1975

With a flicker of unease, she shifted the blame.

“Well, I don’t know.

I was called away by your brother at that time, and only later did I learn what had transpired.

”

Unnoticed, she gave Joann a covert glance, a silent plea to keep her composure.

Then, Lindsay advised, “I understand your distress, Joann, but remember, the keystone of this marriage is Bennett’s stance.

As long as you did nothing wrong, no one can pin this on you.

”

Her implication was clear: denial would shield Joann from blame, and even if she begged for Stella’s forgiveness, it couldn’t change Bennett’s decision.

Fortunately, Joann was quick on the uptake.

Mulling over Lindsay’s words, she realized the wisdom in them.

Most importantly, she didn’t want to be so humble to Stella.

Seizing Molly’s arm, she declared, “That’s enough, Mom.

You might think an apology will free us, but they’re just tightening the noose.

can we possibly do against such malice?

be here fueling someone’s

”

with arrogance, Joann pulled Molly

“I didn’t do it.

Believe what you will.

”

saying those sarcastic words,

a constant threat of exposure, Lindsay allowed herself a brief sigh of

dining table, she sensed the thick air of solemnity that had settled over

his face etched with concern, broke the

did members of the Crawford family feel compelled to apologize

faith in Stella, curiosity drove

to alarm

we’ve managed

gaze caught the slight

well that Stella and Matthew

shield their

he turned his expectant

do

of Stella’s reaction, Lindsay responded cautiously,

the water and that Matthew was

”

completely distanced herself

absorbed her words with a

of such grave occurrences? If the Crawfords hadn’t

Stella hurried to pacify