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.

a shred of empathy for the Wheelers? A surge of anger colored Lucias cheeks,

her stare piercing as

Mrs.

dare to cast aspersions here? Leona dismissed the gravity of the situation with a light laugh and a dismissive wave

Boys will be boys.

but isnt this a bit much?

a bit of

a cold, sharp laugh, her gaze icy

killed someone! He tampered with the chandelier, making it crash down, nearly

malice! Matthew, overhearing the exchange, was

not anticipated Robins involvement in this

her palms slick with

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

to

revelation, found Leonas cavalier attitude

not brushed off with excuses! Leona, her face a mask of contained fury, turned toward

mind after these long years

such tribulations! Stella has cast Robin into prison,

for my children, ravaged by that venomous pair! Lucia shot back with fiery intensity, Enough

Leona maintained her cool, imposing

the room