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.

others slowly dispersed, and the buzz of

upset, was on the

confront Matthew, quickly explaining how Matthews behavior

countered, Thats no

sighed softly, chose not to respond, and turned her attention to wrapping up

Fernando, Take her to the

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

that, he turned to

Lindsay called out to his retreating figure, I saved Stella because I didnt want you to be

parking lot, with a

in his

sat silently, unsure of how

went on, I know you and Stella arent

else here in Seamarsh, all I ask is for you to

Im better, Ill step aside for

looked at her calmly and replied with a cold tone,