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.

hes been nothing but kind to

legs have healed, shouldnt you tell them? Lucia

let out a sharp, almost mocking laugh before her expression

happy? No, Katelyn, theyd just see me

the sight of the fury etched on Lindsays

her, and she stammered

that…

wrist, the pain silencing her

Katelyns frightened expression, a cunning idea crossed

the danger, Katelyn

wont tell anyone! You can trust me! Lindsays tense demeanor softened slightly, a faint smile curving her

more

cutlery and

and turned to

turned her back, Lindsays expression

hesitation, she grabbed a vase from a nearby table and brought it