Chapter 1994
When Love Comes Late
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 find 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, âMaybe Stella is just missing.
She might still be alright.
â
Joann sneered, âMissing? I heard the plane was ablaze before it crashed into the sea.
From such a height, there would be no trace left of her.
â
âDonât speak like that.
God bless her.
Grandpa and Grandma will be heartbroken if they find out,â Lindsay responded.
Joann, disappointed, retorted, âDonât be naive.
Why are you defending her? Isnât it better if sheâs dead? With Stella out of the picture, Matthew will be yours.
â
Lindsay remained silent, though she couldnât suppress a smile.
Joann continued, âYouâre too kind.
The Clark family will only mourn Stella briefly.
As time passes, who will remember her? Eventually, youâll become Mrs.
Clark.
Isnât that what you want? Donât you have feelings for Matthew?â
Drawing out her words, Joann teased, âMrs.
Clark⦠Mrs.
Clarkâ¦â
Hearing Joannâs flattering words, Lindsa
y relished the moment, feeling her vanity swell.
She responded demurely, âStop teasing me.
â
Yet, her eyes darkened with contemplation.
Joannâs 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 Stellaâs 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.
âI havenât seen you in a few days, and youâve lost weight.
â Kristian, wearing a mask of concern, advised, âTake it easy.
If Stella and Bella are in heaven, they wouldnât want us to remain this depressed.
â
Hearing Kristianâs thinly veiled eagerness to accept Stellaâs and Bellaâs deaths, Matthew secretly sneered.
He suspected Kristian was already planning his next move.