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.

and Lindsay gone, the others slowly dispersed,

upset, was on the

intervened just before Bennett could confront Matthew, quickly explaining how Matthews behavior had changed after he lost his memory and the complexities

countered, Thats no

just ignore you like that? Stella sighed softly, chose not to respond, and turned her attention to wrapping

car and directed Fernando, Take her to the

will you be going? Matthew

that, he turned

his retreating figure, I saved Stella because I didnt want you

echoed in the empty parking

in

sat silently,

know you and Stella arent going

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

better, Ill

looked at her calmly and replied with a cold tone,