When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2364

She had dressed with great care and prepared a sumptuous meal, envisioning a day filled with romance.

As time slowly dragged on, Matthew remained conspicuously absent.

Disappointment and worry began to gnaw at Lindsays heart.

Unable to endure the wait any longer, she reached for her phone to call him.

The phone was answered almost instantly, but the voice on the other end belonged to Fernando, not Matthew.

Hello, Miss Wheeler.

Mr.

Clark is currently engaged in a meeting.

Might there be a message you wish me to relay to him first? Fernandos tone was courteous. Lindsays brow furrowed in frustration, and she responded tersely, No, thank you.

after his meeting, and promptly disconnected the

wave of frustration swept

hurt; Matthew had completely overlooked their planned evening

her dismay sour her relationship with Matthew, Lindsay took a few deep breaths to

to confront the situation head-on and drove to

arrival, fate played its hand as she bumped into Matthew just as he was wrapping

mere sight of him breathed

radiant smile blossomed on her face as she wheeled herself

as she closed the distance, the bruises marring

Without thinking, Lindsay gasped.

no hint of surprise

marched into his

you here? Feeling a mix of indignation and concern, Lindsay followed him, saying, You promised last night youd come see

I waited all morning.

you didnt show, I had to come

voice softened