When Love Comes Late

Lucia was still unconscious.

Only Waldo and a maid, who was attending to Lucia, were in the room.

Upon seeing Stella, Waldo asked the maid to leave.

He asked quietly, “What’s the situation over there? Have you heard anything about Matthew?”

At the mention of Matthew’s name, Stella felt a pang of pain.

She stifled it and shook her head.

“Not yet.

”

Waldo let out a sigh.

Stella gazed at Lucia lying in the bed, stepped closer, and asked with concern, “How is Lucia? Did she faint because she heard about what happened to Matthew?”

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Waldo nodded and explained, “You could say that.

I kept it from her after I found out about what happened to Matthew.

But when the Wheeler family stirred up trouble, she found out and collapsed from the shock.

”

He looked at Lucia’s pale face, his expression a mix of sorrow and guilt.

Stella was puzzled and furrowed her brow.

She asked, “The Wheeler family? What did they want?”

With a deep sigh, Waldo responded resignedly, “They found out Lindsay is missing.

They demanded an explanation from us.

”

His frustration was evident.

He sharply added, “I know what they’re after.

They just want money.

They don’t care about Lindsay at all.

”

As he recalled the Wheeler family’s attitude that day, Waldo’s anger made him cough.

Stella gently patted his back to soothe him.

“Don’t worry about those minor issues.

If they cause any more trouble, I’ll take care of it.

”

Upon hearing her words, he looked at Stella and replied with a distressed tone, “Sorry, Stella.

I know there’s a lot on your plate managing everything.

”

Stella smiled softly and replied gently, “It’s my duty.

As Matthew’s wife, I must shoulder his responsibilities in his absence.

”

Waldo sighed and expressed his admiration, saying, “We were right about you.

Matthew is truly fortunate to have married you.

”

Just then, Lucia, who had been unconscious, suddenly woke up.

Stella immediately addressed her, saying, “Lucia.

”

As soon as Lucia saw her, tears welled up in her eyes.

She clasped Stella’s hand eagerly and said, “Tell me the truth.

Has something happened to Matthew?”

Stella had been feeling down for several days, and now she was nearly overwhelmed, yet she tried not to show her distress to Lucia, who had just woken up.

Holding back her tears, Stella reassured her, “Lucia, what are you talking about? Matthew is fine.

”

“Really?” Lucia’s eyes filled with tears.

Clearly, she was skeptical.

Stella responded calmly, “Absolutely.

Remember our dinner conversation recently? Matthew’s dealing with some complicated business in Sothrea.

He hasn’t returned because he’s just swamped.

Don’t let baseless rumors bother you.

”

Lucia seemed unconvinced.

After a moment, she responded stubbornly, “No way.

I need to call Matthew.

I’ll only relax when I hear his voice.

”

As she spoke, she struggled to get up.