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.

speak with him after his

and a wave

and hurt; Matthew had completely overlooked their planned

let her dismay sour her relationship with Matthew, Lindsay

decided to confront the situation head-on and drove to Prosperity Group to meet Matthew

into Matthew just as

mere sight of him breathed life into

her face as

distance, the bruises marring his

Without thinking, Lindsay gasped.

what in the world happened to your face? Matthews face showed no hint

his

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

I waited all morning.

didnt show, I had to come

softened with