When Love Comes Late
Chapter 1994

He would likely reconcile with her.

Lindsay was secretly pleased.

Stella had always been a thorn in her side.

Matthew, Waldo, and Lucia all lavished attention on Stella, but Lindsay believed that she deserved it all.

With Stella gone, the entire Clark family would replace tranquility, and the affection she craved would finally come back to her.

Despite her good mood, Lindsay maintained her facade of concern.

Worriedly, she said, “Maybe Stella is just missing.

She might still be alright.

”

Joann sneered, “Missing? I heard the plane was ablaze before it crashed into the sea.

From such a height, there would be no trace left of her.

”

“Don’t speak like that.

God bless her.

Grandpa and Grandma will be heartbroken if they replace out,” Lindsay responded.

Joann, disappointed, retorted, “Don’t be naive.

Why are you defending her? Isn’t it better if she’s dead? With Stella out of the picture, Matthew will be yours.

”

Lindsay remained silent, though she couldn’t suppress a smile.

Joann continued, “You’re too kind.

The Clark family will only mourn Stella briefly.

As time passes, who will remember her? Eventually, you’ll become Mrs.

Clark.

Isn’t that what you want? Don’t you have feelings for Matthew?”

Drawing out her words, Joann teased, “Mrs.

Clark… Mrs.

Clark…”

Hearing Joann’s flattering words, Lindsa

y relished the moment, feeling her vanity swell.

She responded demurely, “Stop teasing me.

”

Yet, her eyes darkened with contemplation.

Joann’s words rang true.

With Stella gone and Matthew still young, he would undoubtedly marry again.

That woman had to be her.

Inwardly, Lindsay prayed fervently.

She wished that Stella would never return.

Three days had passed, and there was still no news of Stella and Bella.

The search and rescue team gradually gave up and withdrew.

Kristian visited Matthew at Prosper Bay.

Since Stella’s accident, Matthew had not been to the company, which led Kristian to believe that Matthew was utterly despondent.

The two met in the living room, with Matthew looking exhausted in his pajamas.

Kristian was pleased to see Matthew so dispirited but masked his delight with a facade of melancholy.

“I haven’t seen you in a few days, and you’ve lost weight.

” Kristian, wearing a mask of concern, advised, “Take it easy.

If Stella and Bella are in heaven, they wouldn’t want us to remain this depressed.

”

Hearing Kristian’s thinly veiled eagerness to accept Stella’s and Bella’s deaths, Matthew secretly sneered.

He suspected Kristian was already planning his next move.