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.

now, and hes been nothing but

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

almost mocking laugh before her

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

sight of the fury etched

and she stammered in an

didnt mean that… I- But

grip tightened around Katelyns wrist, the pain silencing her attempts to

expression, a cunning idea crossed her

Katelyn grew

You can trust me! Lindsays tense demeanor softened slightly, a faint smile curving

more like

cutlery and join me

hastily and turned to

as she turned her

vase from a nearby table and brought it crashing down onto the back of