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.

married now, and hes been nothing but kind to

legs have healed, shouldnt you tell them? Lucia would be happy

sharp, almost mocking laugh before her

theyd be happy? No, Katelyn, theyd just see me as a burdena problem they could finally be

the sight of the fury etched

surged through her, and she

Wheeler, I didnt mean that… I-

wrist, the pain silencing her attempts to

studied Katelyns frightened expression, a

Katelyn grew

promise… Miss Wheeler, I wont tell anyone! You can trust me! Lindsays tense demeanor softened slightly,

thats more like

and join me for

nodded hastily and turned

she turned her back, Lindsays

table and brought