When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2162

“Matthew, can you carry me downstairs?”

Stella’s expression briefly stiffened, and a wave of discomfort washed over her.

However, she rationalized Lindsay’s request as reasonable; after all, Lindsay’s disability stemmed from trying to save Matthew.

Torn between conflicting emotions, Stella grew weary of her internal turmoil.

Before Matthew could respond, Lucia turned to Lindsay, offering a solution.

“I’ll have someone install an elevator today to make it easier for you.

”

Lindsay declined quickly.

“No need, Grandma.

I’ll just stay on the ground floor.

I’m not here often, anyway.

”

to Matthew with hopeful eyes, she asked again, “Matthew,

frowned, memories of the previous discomfort when he

unsure of

dimmed with disappointment, but she

opened her mouth to plead

bodyguard beside him and instructed

ago, and I mustn’t exert

”

visibly taken aback, hesitated but ultimately nodded in

Lindsay seethed with frustration.

that Matthew was only

her even more was her uncertainty-was Matthew distancing himself because Stella

the situation and unwilling to cause a

how much they

she focused on her food,

lunch, Matthew excused himself to attend to business

attempted to

strained relations between the two young women, Lucia found herself

hospital and after much conversation, she inevitably felt a

“I’ma little tired.