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.

around them remained unaware of the underlying tension,

Clint and said, “My stomach’s starting

make this a big family

agreed with a

their way to

by side, while Clint chatted warmly

and Matthew kept a

laughter, though

her teeth clenched, watching their backs with a

dining room,

one clearly chosen with Bella’s health and preferences

that a lot of

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

the

a smile and said, “This fish is the chef’s

perfect for your

fresh! The chef

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