When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2326

Stella couldnt help but find humor in Leonas dramatics.

Her smile twisted into a sneer, laden with scorn for the warped version of the truth Leona presented.

Lucia sensed the tension in Stella and softly touched her shoulder, her voice soothing.

Dont worry, Stella.

We, the Clarks, dont fold under threats.

Leona, who had joined the Wheeler family following the death of Lucias best friend amidst whispers of her dubious ties with Darien Wheeler, Lindsays grandfather, had always been a thorn in Lucias side.

Lucias heart had accumulated years of bitterness toward the Wheeler family over her friends untimely demise.

These old wounds surfaced as Lucias gaze inadvertently landed on Lindsay, her disapproval evident.

Leona caught this and tossed a barbed comment Lucias way.

Try walking a mile in our shoes.

Stella stands unscathed, yet you cocoon her in protection. Meanwhile, my grandson languishes in a cell, his fate unknown.

the Wheelers? A surge of anger colored Lucias cheeks, and just as she was

stare piercing as

Mrs.

dare to cast aspersions here? Leona dismissed the gravity

Boys will be boys.

have inadvertently offended you, Stella, but isnt this a bit much? Were all

its prudent to show a

responded with a cold, sharp laugh, her gaze icy

someone! He tampered with the chandelier, making it

isnt just mischief; its outright malice!

had not anticipated Robins involvement

consumed by anxiety, her mind racing, her palms slick with worry about how much

was harmed, were they? Since it didnt lead to any fatalities, why not let bygones be bygones?

no need to

Stellas revelation, found Leonas cavalier

Family? For endangering lives, Robin ought to be behind bars, not brushed off with excuses! Leona, her face a mask

heritage slipped your mind after these long years nestled among the Clarks? At this, Betsey couldnt

tribulations! Stella has cast

shot back with fiery intensity, Enough with your

Leona maintained her cool, imposing

addressed the room with