When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Chapter 2439

Both women appeared preoccupied, Katelyn, however, was quietly scheming, searching for a way to determine if Lindsays paralysis was genuine.

Suddenly, inspiration hit her.

Holding a bowl of hot soup, she pretended to stumble, spilling the scalding liquid toward Lindsays legs.

Lindsay let out a sharp, instinctive cry, momentarily forgetting her supposed condition.

She sprang from her wheelchair, yelling angrily, You idiot! How could you be so clumsy? As her eyes locked onto Katelyns astonished expression, realization dawned-she had just given herself away.

For a brief moment, panic flickered across her face, but she quickly composed herself.

Recognizing that the charade was over, Lindsay decided it was time to face the situation head-on.

She locked eyes with Katelyn and began to speak, her voice heavy with emotion.

Katelyn, do you have any idea how hard its been for me to survive living with the Clark family? When I rescued Matthew, I did injure my legs.

But I saw this as my chance to stay close to him. How could I just give that up? Her eyes burned as she continued, Do you even understand what that means to me? Katelyn, still reeling from the confession, struggled to respond.

But Mr.

and hes been

you tell

let out a sharp, almost mocking laugh before her expression

happy? No, Katelyn, theyd just see me as a burdena problem

the sight of the fury etched on

and she stammered in

I didnt mean that… I- But her words

around Katelyns wrist, the pain silencing

Katelyns frightened expression, a cunning idea

Katelyn grew more

tell anyone! You can trust me! Lindsays tense demeanor softened slightly,

more

some cutlery and

hastily and

she turned her back,

table and