Chapter 2046

Lucia, perceptive to the undercurrent of tension, could tell there was more to the story, though she wasn’t privy to the details.

Considering both Stella and Lindsay were part of the Clark family, she felt a compelling urge to mend fences.

She interjected smoothly, “Lindsay woke up early to prepare all this, knowing you and your mom would be here.

Stella said curtly, “Thanks, Lindsay.

But she quickly shifted her attention to Clint and Waldo.

“Hey, you must be starving by now.

It’s about noon.

Let’s not keep lunch waiting, shall we?”

Lindsay’s smile wavered, struggling to be genuine as she sensed Stella’s disinterest and Bella’s restrained reaction.

men around them remained unaware of the underlying tension, their

and said, “My stomach’s starting

make this

with

all made their way to the

and Lucia walked side by side, while Clint chatted warmly with Bella, filling the space with

Matthew

and laughter, though Lindsay felt a growing sense

stayed still, her teeth clenched, watching their backs with a creeping sense of uncertainty about

dining room,

with tempting dishes, each one clearly chosen with

that a lot of

plate in front of Stella, and as she noticed a piece

to suppress the nausea rising within

a smile and said, “This fish is

perfect for

said, “Looks so fresh! The chef really

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