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.

in close contact with Dexter, eager to meet him

Doreen gathered her things and prepared to meet Dexter

she stepped out of the office, she

a few feet away was her

a familiar, yet

the point of fading, hung loosely

was streaked with gray, and her face bore the wear of years spent

made her look older than

Phillis seemed pleasantly

if realizing her own appearance, she lowered her head,

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

need to

father had hit

without thinking, she grabbed Phillis, ready to march off

mother

Doreen, no.

Leave it.

help me with

ago, and she had already sent Phillis

gamble all the money away? Is that why he hit you? Phillis hesitated, and then

Dont ask, Doreen.

Please.

need three

Thats all.

stabbed at

that kind of