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?

shouldn’t be here fueling someone’s

”

parting words, laced with arrogance, Joann pulled

“I didn’t do it.

Believe what you will.

”

words, she left with her

posed a constant threat of exposure, Lindsay allowed herself a

sensed the thick air

etched with concern, broke

transpired at the engagement party? Why did members of the

Waldo and Lucia held unwavering faith in Stella,

to alarm the elders, downplayed the

minor issue; we’ve

the slight

too well that Stella and

their

turned his expectant

do you

Lindsay responded cautiously, “I’m not entirely sure of the

Stella was pushed into the water and that Matthew was

”

she completely

her words with a

the Crawfords hadn’t shown up today, would you have kept this hidden from

Waldo’s genuine anger, Stella hurried