When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2398

Lindsays expression darkened.

As the servant approached with a tray of breakfast, she dismissed her with a wave, her gaze locked on Robin.

The conversation they were about to have was not for prying ears.

Robin, unsettled by her silence, pressed her further Are you going to handle this or not? If not, Im off back to Osemery Lindsay paused, her determination visible.

Just a little more time, she replied, her voice firm.

She wasnt ready to give up her pursuit of Matthew just yet.

Robin grabbed a sandwich, but as he did, he pulled at his wound and winced, cursing under his breath.

Lindsay, I really think you should rethink your strategy.

He groaned, the pain lending urgency to his voice.

Secure whatever financial benefits you can from Matthew now.

If you keep waiting and he remembers everything, what position will that leave you in? With those words, he stood and retreated to his room, frustration in his steps.

Provoked by Robins blunt advice, Lindsay felt a surge of resolve.

She picked up the phone, her voice low and threatening.

Start digging into the circles around Stella..

Stella had recently tasked Doreen with helping Dexter unravel the secrets behind the warehouse fire. Doreen, ever so enthusiastic, had fully immersed herself in the investigation.

studio responsibilities, she kept in close contact with Dexter, eager to meet him

to a close, Doreen gathered her things and prepared to meet Dexter as she did most nights

as she stepped out of the office, she

away was her

was a familiar, yet

washed to the point of fading, hung loosely on her

gray, and her face bore the wear of years spent under

older than she truly

pleasantly surprised

realizing her own appearance, she lowered her head, a flush of

her, but her concern turned to alarm when she noticed a faint red imprint on her

need to

father had hit her

and without thinking, she grabbed Phillis, ready to

her mother

Doreen, no.

Leave it.

you help me with some money?

her paycheck a few days ago,

all the money away? Is that why he hit you? Phillis

Dont ask, Doreen.

Please.

just need

Thats all.

plea stabbed

that kind