When Love Comes Late
Chapter 1998

ven a maid dared to treat her with arrogance, just like Stella.

Raised in the Clark family by Lucia, Lindsay felt entitled to respect.

How could this woman disrespect her so blatantly?

She vowed to dismiss Erin immediately once she married Matthew.

Lindsay attempted to compose herself before speaking to Matthew.

“Matthew, I understand you’re grieving, but you have to keep going.

”

She glanced down, continuing softly, “Honestly, I didn’t like Stella much at first.

During that tough year when you rejoined the family, I was the one by your side.

Stella came into your life after things settled down.

She didn’t share in the hardships but enjoyed the rewards.

I was worried she didn’t truly love you, so I tested her.

”

Matthew fell silent, his eyes narrowing as he contemplated the truth of Lindsay’s words.

Lindsay pressed on, “Later, I read about what Stella did for you and the Prosperity Group online, and I realized her love for you.

Since then, I’ve sincerely regarded her as my family.

”

She smiled bitterly, her tone pained.

“Perhaps I mishandled things initially, which made Stella wary of me.

I always hoped for a chance to mend things between us, but the accident came too suddenly.

She was so young…”

Lindsay pretended to wipe away her tears.

She understood that if she aimed to marry into the Clark family, she had to do it step by step.

Her past actions had left a negative impression on Matthew, and she needed to work on changing his opinion of her first.

Regardless of her future actions, Stella was deceased, beyond anyone’s influence.

Over time, Matthew could not continue loving someone who had passed away.

During those moments, she aimed to mend his shattered heart, eventually claiming it for herself.

Matthew’s expression soured upon hearing her words.

He responded coolly, “Stella is alive.

”

Hearing Matthew’s words, Lindsay thought he was only comforting himself.

Yet, despite her suspicions, a nagging jealousy toward Stella gnawed at her.

She couldn’t figure out why Matthew was attracted to Stella.

What did he see in her?

“Matthew, what’s happened has happened…” Lindsay began, attempting to offer comfort.

“You don’t have to be so stubborn.

We should look ahead.

After all, those of us still living need to carry on.

”

“Enough,” Matthew cut her off sharply.

Though it was all his plan, he couldn’t bear to hear others speak of Stella as though she were gone.

To him, it felt like a curse.