When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2144

Matthew said firmly, “I will do everything within my power to ensure everyone’s happiness.

”

Lucia faintly overheard the commotion outside when she noticed that both Waldo and Stella were missing.

Concerned and ignoring her own frailty, she pushed herself out of bed.

Leaning heavily on her cane, she shuffled out of her room to investigate the disturbance.

As she emerged, her eyes fell on Matthew standing by the door.

Startled, she couldn’t help but exclaim, “Matthew?”

At the sound of her voice, Matthew spun around, his face softening.

“Grandma, why are you out here by yourself?” he asked gently.

Tears welled up in Lucia’s eyes as she hurried over to him, her voice shaky with emotion.

“You’re alright… Oh, I’m so relieved,” she managed to say, her relief palpable.

Matthew quickly reassured her, “I’m fine, Grandma.

I’m back now, safe and sound.

”

tears streaming

Stella, and I-we were all so worried

You…”

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off as she suddenly noticed Lindsay in a wheelchair next

like a grandmother to Lindsay,

happened to you?” she asked,

her eyes brimming with tears, as if she wanted to explain but

simply looked toward Matthew,

more anxious, Lucia pressed for

“What happened?”

standing to the side, called

set things right

”

frowning, remained silent, anticipating Betsey’s

is

to see her

Lucia echoed, her disbelief

braced herself for news of Lindsay’s injury, not

Something didn’t add up.

have to do with

a quick glance at Matthew, and then back at Lindsay, Lucia asked in a gentle tone,

explained why she

just wept, her eyes swollen and red, her silence

sharp clarity and spoke up

came from trying to