Chapter 2145
When Love Comes Late
Lucia and Waldo were impressed by Stellaâs performance, thinking her response was clever and on point.
But Lindsay picked up on Matthewâs shift in mood.
She gently pulled on Betseyâs sleeve, giving Stella a strange look before whispering, âMom.
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Betsey quickly caught on to what Lindsay was hinting at.
She gave Stella a cold look and said with a hint of sarcasm, âQuit with these ambiguous words.
Donât think you can fool us.
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After that, she turned to Lucia and Waldo, raising her voice, and said, âWhat are you going to do about this? This is about Lindsayâs happiness.
You need to be clear! How will you make it right?â
Waldo glanced at Stella with a silent sigh before turning to Betsey.
He said, âWeâll do everything we can for Lindsayâs legs.
Weâll discuss the rest later.
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He understood Betseyâs intentions.
She was so focused on money, using Lindsay as a way to get more or even pressuring Matthew into marriage.
But he had seen Lindsay grow up, and Stella was the granddaughter-in-law he had approved of.
As the head of the Clark family, he would never allow anyone to mistreat Lindsay or push around Stella.
Besides, the idea of forcing Matthew to divorce Stella and marry Lindsay was absurd!
But when Betsey heard this, she was furious and shouted, âThatâs not good enough! Youâre clearly trying to dismiss us.
If Matthew wonât take responsibility for Lindsay, Iâm taking her home now! We wonât stay here to bother you!â
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As she spoke, Betsey glanced at Stella, whether on purpose or not.
Lucia, wanting to avoid a scene, quickly reassured Betsey, saying, âPlease calm down.
We care about Lindsay as if she were our own granddaughter.
Weâre not dismissing you.
This is a serious matter, so we need some time to discuss it.
For now, our priority is to do everything we can to help Lindsay with her legs.
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âWhat can you do to help with her legs? Sheâs in a wheelchair! I think youâre just trying to avoid the issue.
Lindsay was so foolish to sacrifice her future for Matthew! And this is how she ends up!â
Betsey was relentless, continuing to shout.
Lucia had never encountered someone so difficult.
Betsey was the reason she had ended up in the hospital, and now she couldnât find the words to respond.
Seeing it was time to step in, Lindsay took the lead to mediate.
With tears in her eyes, Lindsay said to Betsey, âMom, stop it.
Iâm not a fool.
As long as Matthew is okay, I wonât regret anything, even if it costs me my life.
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Betsey was taken aback.
She knew Lindsayâs true nature, or she might have been deceived by Lindsayâs seemingly innocent appearance.
Lindsay continued, âI still want to stay with the Clark family and be with Waldo and Lucia.
Even though I canât do much because of my condition, I can at least be there for Lucia.
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Turning to Matthew, she put on a brave face and said, âMatthew, I donât want to cause you trouble.
I didnât save you for anything in return.
I was ready to sacrifice my legs just to see you safe.
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Matthewâs expression shifted slightly, but he remained silent.
Lucia, on the other hand, felt a twinge of guilt.
She hadnât expected Lindsay to be so thoughtful, especially given her situation.
After all, Lindsay was already facing such a difficult disability.
After her earlier words, Stella had been standing still, silent and hurting deeply inside.