When Love Comes Late

Lucia and Waldo were impressed by Stella’s performance, thinking her response was clever and on point.

But Lindsay picked up on Matthew’s shift in mood.

She gently pulled on Betsey’s sleeve, giving Stella a strange look before whispering, “Mom.

”

Betsey quickly caught on to what Lindsay was hinting at.

She gave Stella a cold look and said with a hint of sarcasm, “Quit with these ambiguous words.

Don’t think you can fool us.

”

After that, she turned to Lucia and Waldo, raising her voice, and said, “What are you going to do about this? This is about Lindsay’s happiness.

You need to be clear! How will you make it right?”

Waldo glanced at Stella with a silent sigh before turning to Betsey.

He said, “We’ll do everything we can for Lindsay’s legs.

We’ll discuss the rest later.

”

He understood Betsey’s intentions.

She was so focused on money, using Lindsay as a way to get more or even pressuring Matthew into marriage.

But he had seen Lindsay grow up, and Stella was the granddaughter-in-law he had approved of.

As the head of the Clark family, he would never allow anyone to mistreat Lindsay or push around Stella.

Besides, the idea of forcing Matthew to divorce Stella and marry Lindsay was absurd!

But when Betsey heard this, she was furious and shouted, “That’s not good enough! You’re clearly trying to dismiss us.

If Matthew won’t take responsibility for Lindsay, I’m taking her home now! We won’t stay here to bother you!”

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As she spoke, Betsey glanced at Stella, whether on purpose or not.

Lucia, wanting to avoid a scene, quickly reassured Betsey, saying, “Please calm down.

We care about Lindsay as if she were our own granddaughter.

We’re not dismissing you.

This is a serious matter, so we need some time to discuss it.

For now, our priority is to do everything we can to help Lindsay with her legs.

”

“What can you do to help with her legs? She’s in a wheelchair! I think you’re just trying to avoid the issue.

Lindsay was so foolish to sacrifice her future for Matthew! And this is how she ends up!”

Betsey was relentless, continuing to shout.

Lucia had never encountered someone so difficult.

Betsey was the reason she had ended up in the hospital, and now she couldn’t find the words to respond.

Seeing it was time to step in, Lindsay took the lead to mediate.

With tears in her eyes, Lindsay said to Betsey, “Mom, stop it.

I’m not a fool.

As long as Matthew is okay, I won’t regret anything, even if it costs me my life.

”

Betsey was taken aback.

She knew Lindsay’s true nature, or she might have been deceived by Lindsay’s seemingly innocent appearance.

Lindsay continued, “I still want to stay with the Clark family and be with Waldo and Lucia.

Even though I can’t do much because of my condition, I can at least be there for Lucia.

”

Turning to Matthew, she put on a brave face and said, “Matthew, I don’t want to cause you trouble.

I didn’t save you for anything in return.

I was ready to sacrifice my legs just to see you safe.

”

Matthew’s expression shifted slightly, but he remained silent.

Lucia, on the other hand, felt a twinge of guilt.

She hadn’t expected Lindsay to be so thoughtful, especially given her situation.

After all, Lindsay was already facing such a difficult disability.

After her earlier words, Stella had been standing still, silent and hurting deeply inside.