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.

gone, the others slowly dispersed,

on the

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

and countered, Thats no justification

not to respond, and turned her attention to wrapping

Fernando, Take her to the hospital to get

will you be going? Matthew answered briefly, Ive got some things to

that, he turned

away, Lindsay called out to his retreating figure, I saved Stella because

voice echoed in the empty parking lot,

stopped in his

sat silently, unsure

and Stella

here in Seamarsh, all I ask is for

Ill step

looked at her calmly and replied with a cold