When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Lindsay kept quiet.

Her forehead creased as she thought about how to politely refuse the suggestion.

A trace of discomfort appeared on her face.

Stella went on, Or do you have a specific reason you want me to personally design something for you, Lindsay? Lindsay experienced a brief wave of panic and worry, but she quickly regained her composure and explained, Actually, theres no need to hurry.

The doctor hasnt even arrived yet.

Its just that the gorgeous dresses you showed today made me really excited to wear one of your creations.

Stella gave a slight, knowing smile.

Her gaze was piercing as though she had read Lindsays mind.

Feeling the awkwardness in the air, Lindsay tugged at Matthews hand and, with a hint of vulnerability, asked, Matthew, could you take me to get my wounds treated? My leg is starting to hurt. Without a word, Matthew simply nodded and began to wheel Lindsay away.

Matthew and Lindsay gone, the others slowly dispersed, and

was on the

Matthews behavior

paused, still visibly upset, and countered, Thats no justification for his

like that? Stella sighed softly, chose not

helped Lindsay into the car and directed Fernando, Take her to

Matthew, Lindsay asked, Where will you be going? Matthew answered briefly, Ive

he turned to

he walked away, Lindsay called out to his retreating figure, I saved Stella because I didnt want

echoed in the empty parking lot,

stopped in

sat silently, unsure

know you and Stella arent

since I dont have anyone else here in Seamarsh, all I ask is for you to be

Ill

calmly and replied with a