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? Let’s

here

”

parting words, laced with arrogance, Joann pulled Molly toward

“I didn’t do it.

Believe what you will.

”

words,

Joann, who posed a constant threat of exposure, Lindsay allowed herself a

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

face etched with concern, broke

of the Crawford family feel compelled to apologize

held unwavering faith in Stella, curiosity drove their

Matthew, keen not to

a minor issue; we’ve

discerning gaze caught the

knew too well that

kind to shield their troubles

he turned his expectant gaze to

do you

casual check of Stella’s reaction, Lindsay responded

Stella was pushed into the water

”

completely distanced

words

such grave occurrences? If the Crawfords

anger, Stella hurried to pacify