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.

possibly do against

here fueling

”

parting words, laced with arrogance, Joann pulled

“I didn’t do it.

Believe what you will.

”

words, she left with her

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

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

his face etched with concern, broke the

Why did members of the

Lucia held unwavering faith in Stella, curiosity drove

and Matthew, keen not to alarm the elders, downplayed the

a minor issue; we’ve managed it well,”

discerning gaze caught the slight falter in

well that Stella and

kind to shield their troubles

he turned

what do you

Lindsay responded cautiously, “I’m not entirely sure

Stella was pushed into the water

”

that, she completely

absorbed her words with a

the Crawfords hadn’t shown up today,

genuine anger, Stella hurried