Chapter 1882
When Love Comes Late
The robber cursed, âBitches.
â
He extracted a folding knife and directed it toward Stella with a slashing motion.
âStella, look out!â Lindsay swiftly shielded Stella, using her body to intercept the assailantâs assault.
Upon hearing Lindsayâs outcry, Stella anxiously exclaimed, âLindsay!â
The assailant likely perceived an injury and, fearing the potential attention from nearby residents due to the noise, hastily fled the scene.
Lindsayâs sleeve was already tainted with blood.
She returned the bag to Stella and grinned.
âStella, inspect for any missing items.
â
Observing Lindsayâs concern for the contents of Stellaâs bag despite her injury stirred a profound sadness within Stella.
As the robber seized the knife moments ago, Stella found her thoughts dissipating into emptiness, yet Lindsay instinctively shielded her from harm.
Stellaâs heart swelled with gratitude, yet as she caught sight of the blood staining Lindsayâs arm, a shadow fell across her face.
âSay nothing.
Let us prioritize getting you to the hospital.
Your arm requires immediate attention.
â
Amidst the hospital corridors, Stella anxiously awaited Lindsayâs treatment when a call from Matthew interrupted her thoughts.
âMy tasks are complete.
Iâll pick you up later for our house viewing.
â
Stellaâs voice assumed a grave tone.
âWeâre currently at the hospital.
â
âHospital?â Matthewâs anxiety spiked immediately.
âWhat prompted your sudden hospital visit? Are you injured?â
Stella said, âItâs not me.
Itâs Lindsayâ¦â
She recounted the entire ordeal to Matthew, detailing the moment when the robber brandished
a knife at her, and Lindsay intervened to shield her from harm.
As she concluded her narrative, Lindsay emerged from the hospital room, having tended to her injuries.
âWhich hospital are you in? Iâll pick you up,â Matthew offered.
However, Stella refused.
Looking at Lindsay talking to the doctor not far away, she hurriedly said, âNo, thanks.
Lindsay has been bandaged.
Iâll take her home later.
You can go home directly.
â
Then, she hung up, put her phone away, and walked toward Lindsay.
The doctor was explaining to Lindsay about wound care.
âYou can get the medicine now.
Remember not to wet your wound.
Then, start applying the medicine tomorrow.
â
Stella remembered the doctorâs words in detail and asked him about the condition of Lindsayâs injury.
The doctor said, âThe wound is not too deep, so we didnât suture it.
Light diet for now and take good care of the wound until it heals.
Donât worry.
It wonât leave any scars.
â
Stella breathed a sigh of relief.
After thanking the doctor, she took Lindsay to the cashier to pay the bill and then went to the pharmacy to get the medicine.