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.

”

hopeful eyes, she asked again, “Matthew, can

when he had carried Lindsay into

hesitated, unsure of how to

eyes dimmed with disappointment, but she wasn’t ready

opened her mouth to plead

bodyguard beside him

ago, and I mustn’t

”

hesitated

Lindsay seethed with frustration.

than anyone that Matthew

was her uncertainty-was Matthew distancing himself because Stella was there, or did he genuinely wish to keep his

cause a spectacle, Lindsay allowed the

they tolerated her presence, Lindsay refrained from

on her food, contributing to a surprisingly

to attend

the living room, Lucia attempted to engage

relations between the two young women, Lucia found herself doing most

discharged from the hospital and after

“I’ma little tired.