When Love Comes Late

Lindsay’s gaze faltered before she added in a soft, regretful tone, “If only my legs worked… I wouldn’t be such a burden… You wouldn’t have to carry me.

I’m sorry for the trouble…”

Matthew’s Lips tightened.

He remained silent, though something in his expression shifted slightly.

Gathering her courage, Lindsay continued cautiously, “Please, don’t take my mother’s words to heart.

While I do have feelings for you, I don’t expect you to get divorced and marry me as repayment.

I saved you that day because I wanted to.

”

“You should rest now.

Don’t overthink.

” Matthew’s response was detached.

He then instructed the bodyguards, “Take Lindsay back and arrange for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

”

“Matthew, aren’t you driving me home?” Lindsay asked, taken aback.

Matthew’s frown deepened momentarily before he responded, “I need to visit Grandpa and Grandma.

You should get some rest.

”

Lindsay masked her disappointment.

She knew Matthew’s visit meant he would see Stella.

Though Lindsay disliked the idea, she understood pushing him could backfire.

After a pause, she managed a sweet smile.

“Okay.

Take care,” she said.

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Matthew nodded and went back to the hospital before the car drove off.

Watching Matthew’s retreating figure, Lindsay clenched her fists.

Once he was gone, Betsey slid into the back seat.

“Lindsay, why are you so reckless?” she scolded, frowning.

“It’s okay if you got injured while saving Matthew, but you mustn’t sacrifice the happiness of your life.

”

“What do you know?” Lindsay snapped.

“What do I know?” Betsey’s smile was tinged with irony.

“Haven’t you seen how the Clarks treat you? Do you think they care about you? I doubt they’ll even compensate you financially!”

Lindsay curled her lips in disdain, offering a sarcastic smile while dismissing Betsey.

It was clear to her-Matthew was the prize she sought.

Money held no allure for her.

Even if they felt indebted to her, eventually, the Clark family might cease their financial support, but with Matthew, she would secure not just wealth, but status and fame as well.

Betsey, noting Lindsay’s silence, grew frustrated and challenged her, “What are you thinking? If you’d married the man I had chosen for you, none of this would be happening!”

Lindsay’s expression darkened.

To her, that man was inconsequential— old and unattractive, and his family paled in comparison to the Clarks.

Once she became Matthew’s wife, she’d show them all.

Regaining her composure, Lindsay coldly instructed, “Return to the Wheeler family home and stay out of my affairs.

”

Betsey, seeing Lindsay’s resolve, remembered Matthew’s concern for her and asked with a hint of curiosity, “What’s your plan? Are you confident you’ll win Matthew over this time? Though, he seems to be a changed person.

”

Lindsay responded with only a knowing smile.

Meanwhile, Matthew had made his way back to the ward.