When Love Comes Late

Her lips were curled into a smile as she wheeled herself in Matthews direction.

What happened? Cordell asked Matthew, his brows knitted in confusion.

Your grandfather is pretty hale for his age.

Why did he collapse all of a sudden? Lindsay pretended to be indifferent as she smoothed nonexistent wrinkles on her clothes.

Her ears were pricked up, ready to take in Matthews response.

But Matthew had no intentions of discussing the matter.

He just sighed wearily and said, Thank you for your concern.

Then he turned on his heel and headed to the ward as well.

Matthew! Lindsay hurriedly called out after him.

Matthew turned and blinked at her, as if he only just realized that she was there, too.

Lindsay felt a surge of irritation at his reaction, but she suppressed her emotions.

She plastered a pitiful expression on her face and asked, Can you take me with you? Im worried about Grandpa, too.

Matthew frowned and refused without a seconds hesitation.

You should go home.

Lindsay bit her lip, her eyes instantly welling up with tears.

But Im really worried about Grandpa.

Please let me see him just once.

A N G E L A s L I B R A R Y With a resigned sigh, Matthew relented and pushed her to Waldos ward.

Cordell watched their retreating figures and shook his head as he heaved a sigh of his own.

Inside the ward, Waldo was already awake.

He looked at Stella and smiled weakly.

Dont worry, dear girl.

Im fine.

Stellas eyes turned red at the corners.

You really scared us.

Lucia chimed in, and the three were soon chatting happily with each other.

Just like that, the previously tense atmosphere turned into a lively one.

That was, until Lindsay called out Grandpa, shattering the harmonious vibe and bringing the conversation to an abrupt halt.

Matthews gaze lingered on Stellas face for a moment, a moment where time seemed to have frozen, before turning to Waldo.

Im sorry, Grandpa.

The old mans face immediately turned icy.

Your apology should be directed to someone else.

Matthew lowered his head and said nothing.

When Waldo saw this, he exploded.

You have all the resources you need to regain your memory, but youre not doing anything at all! How can you forsake someone as good and accomplished as Stella? What exactly do you want to do with your life? Are you content with losing your memories forever? As he spoke, his emotions naturally flared, and the old man was coughing violently by the time he finished his tirade.

Stella quickly stepped forward and gently patted Waldo in the back.novelbin

Please dont get upset, she said, her concern evident.

Your health matters more than anything else.

But Waldos face was still clouded with anger, and his chest heaved with pent-up rage.