WebNovelChapter 2364 She had dressed with great care and prepared a sumptuous meal, envisioning a day filled with romance.
As tslowly dragged on, Matthew remained conspicuously absent.
Disappointment and worry began to gnaw at Lindsays heart.
Unable to endure the wait any longer, she reached for her phone to call him.
The phone was answered almost instantly, but the voice on the other end belonged to Fernando, not Matthew. Hello, Miss Wheeler.
Mr.
Clark is currently engaged in a meeting.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMight there be a message you wishto relay to him first? Fernandos tone was courteous. Lindsays brow furrowed in frustration, and she responded tersely, No, thank you.
Ill speak with him after his meeting, and promptly disconnected the call.
Lindsays spirits plummeted, and a wave of frustration swept over her.
She was baffled and hurt; Matthew had completely overlooked their planned evening together.
Determined not to let her dismay sour her relationship with Matthew, Lindsay took a few deep breaths to steady her emotions.
Resolute, she decided to confront the situation head-on and drove to Prosperity Group to meet Matthew in person.
Upon arrival, fate played its hand as she bumped into Matthew just as he was wrapping up his meeting.
The mere sight of him breathed life into her spirits.
A radiant smile blossomed on her face as she wheeled herself toward him.
Yet, as she closed the distance, the bruises marring his face becpainfully apparent.
Without thinking, Lindsay gasped.
Matthew, what in the world happened to your face? Matthews face showed no hint of surprise or joy at her arrival; his expression was marred by impatience.
He marched into his office, his tone brusque.
Why are you here? Feeling a mix of indignation and concern, Lindsay followed him, saying, You promised last night youd cseetoday.
I waited all morning.
When you didnt show, I had to cfind you myself.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer voice softened with concern.
But what happened to you? Is it bad? Matthew dismissed her worries with a wave of his hand. Its just a minor scrape, nothing to worry about.
What do you need? Lindsay felt a sting of neglect; it seemed Matthew had entirely forgotten their heartfelt En conversation from the night before.
Still, she masked her emotions well.
With a forced smile, she shared her troubling news.
Matthew, I cto discuss the results from the doctor.
He doesnt think III ever walk again.
Tears welled up in her eyes as she m continued, The rehabilitation is agonizing, and it feels futile. Im struggling to find any reason to persevere.
Tears streamed down Lindsays face, her voice a mosaic of deep sadness and grievance.
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