When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Glancing at the screen, she saw it was Lucia.

As she answered the call, Lucias soft, familiar voice filled her ears.

Stella, Waldo is being discharged today.

If youre free, could you and Matthew come pick us up? Stella understood that Lucia had always been thoughtful about not intruding on her and Matthews private life as a couple.

However, now that Lucia had taken the initiative to call, it was evident she wanted to create more opportunities for them to spend time together.

Recalling Matthews cold and dissatisfied demeanor that morning, Stella hesitated before responding, Lucia, Matthew is very busy today.

Ill go pick up Waldo myself.

When Lucia heard that Matthew couldnt make it, she immediately replied, If youre both busy, just focus on your work.

Theres no need to come over.

If youre free tonight, come back to our house for dinner.

From Lucias tone, Stella could tell she was probably unaware that Lindsay had a medical check-up scheduled at the hospital that day.

After a moment of thought, Stella said, Lucia, a foreign doctor is visiting Seamarsh today to examine Lindsay.

If the timing works out, well come by tonight. Then I want to go see how Lindsays check-up goes, Lucia said, sounding a bit concerned.

Stella quickly intervened, advising, Lucia, your health hasnt been great lately, and youve been busy taking care of Waldo.

go back home and

and I can handle

you know as soon as we have the

Stellas gentle persuasion, Lucia

your hard work, she said before

phone and paced back

she decided to head to the

had managed to calm herself on the

with soft, apologetic eyes, she murmured, Matthew, please

didnt say anything

sensitive and ended up worrying you

as

to Prosper Bay

startled by his

flicker of hurt crossed her face, but she

my fault, she

was so anxious last night that I

you might help calm me

I wont

away from Prosper Bay, and Ill

to make things harder for you

realizing she had completely

to clarify, but the real reason for his concern wasnt something he

and to Lindsay, it felt like a quiet confirmation of