Chapter 2219

Lindsay had managed to impress her once again.

It seemed Lindsay was not only adept at acting but also skilled in spinning tales.

Lindsay wasn’t finished.

She wiped away her tears and adopted a tough, composed demeanor.

“Matthew, don’t worry.

I’ll make sure to avoid Stella in the future.

I won’t be seen in the same places as her and won’t cause you any trouble.

”

After a prolonged silence, Matthew finally spoke.

In a deep, soothing voice, he reassured her, “I’m sorry for the distress you’ve endured.

I’ll handle it.

”

At his words, Lindsay turned to him with a smile, her face softening with a gentle, considerate expression.

“Please speak to her kindly.

Don’t argue with her.

I don’t want to jeopardize your relationship.

”

Stella was left speechless, a wave of disgust washing over her.

Lindsay’s presence was clearly the greatest obstacle between her and Matthew.

Stella couldn’t see Matthew’s expression clearly.

All she noticed was that Lindsay, with a hesitant yet determined gesture, reached out as if she were about to grasp his hand.

Just as her fingers were about to make contact, he abruptly moved behind her and began to push her wheelchair.

With a crestfallen look, Lindsay awkwardly withdrew her outstretched hand.

She raised it to her hair, fidgeting in an attempt to mask her embarrassment.

After a moment of silence, Lindsay abruptly spoke.

“By the way, Matthew, make sure to remind Stella not to get too chummy with other men.

She’s still part of the Clark family, after all.

She needs to be mindful of her reputation when she’s out and about, or it could reflect poorly on the family.

”

Stella could no longer tolerate it.

She stormed out and marched straight up to Matthew and Lindsay, confronting them directly.

“Let’s clear this up.

Which man did I supposedly have an intimate relationship with?”

Lindsay was taken aback, her surprise evident as she hadn’t expected Stella to suddenly appear and overhear their conversation.

Feeling flustered as her deception was laid bare, Lindsay quickly lowered her gaze and pretended to be fearful.

“Stella… Don’t get me wrong…”

Before she could finish her sentence, Stella approached her silently and delivered a sharp slap to her face.

The sound was crisp and resonant.

The force of the slap left both Matthew and Lindsay in stunned silence.

The slap was so severe that a bright red handprint marred Lindsay’s cheek.

The stinging pain brought Lindsay back to her senses.

She covered her cheek in disbelief and burst into tears.

Stella snapped, “Did you ever consider that someone might be listening while you speak ill of others? Where’s your conscience when you lie?”

Still seething with anger, Stella raised her hand once more.

But this time, her hand was halted mid-air.

With a stern expression, Matthew grasped her wrist and asked, “What do you think you’re doing?”

Stella fixed Lindsay with a disdainful look and sneered.

“If Lucia had known that Lindsay would turn out like this, she never would have sent her abroad.

What happened while Lindsay was overseas? She’s forgotten even the most basic principles of decency.

”