When Love Comes Late

Later that evening, while meticulously investigating Lindsays recent actions, Dexter unearthed a revelation that left him shaken to his core.

He discovered a connection between Lindsay and Doreen-a link he had never anticipated.

After Lindsay had confessed that she had hired mercenaries to kill Robin and frame Stella, Dexter had helped to clean up some of the mess.

But now, as he retraced every step, another disturbing detail emerged.

During his renewed investigation, Dexter discovered that the number Lindsay had used to contact the mercenaries had also been in touch with Doreen.

The implications were staggering, and the weight of the discovery forced him into a long, silent contemplation.

While Dexter grappled with this newfound information, Stellas phone wouldnt stop ringing.

Calls flooded in from members of the Lowell family, the Clark family, and even Alissa and Clint, all eager to take her out for a celebratory evening.

Yet Stella, still emotionally drained from everything that had transpired, declined every invitation. In a private conversation with Bella, Stella shared her plans to attend a fashion event in Dorburn.

Bella, clearly thrilled, exclaimed, Thats a brilliant idea! Weve both been through so much-we deserve a chance to relax.

Then, as if struck by inspiration, Bella added with growing excitement, You know what? I think some of my memories are starting to come back! Stella grew excited when she heard Bella say that her memory had partially returned.

Really? What have you remembered? she asked excitedly.

Bella chuckled at her visible excitement and then began recounting the warm moments she remembered, like the one of her sunbathing in the garden with little Stella or when they had been crafting together.

However, when Stella mentioned the car accident, Bellas tone turned somber.

I still dont remember anything about the accident.

She paused, and then continued, After the accident, I ended up marrying Kristian and even had a daughter.

I never thought she would almost cause my death.

Stellas heart ached at this.

Reassuringly, she said, Dont think like that.

It was all Kristians doing.noveldrama

Even Dad would understand if he were alive.

Im sure you would never have married a man like Kristian if you still had your memory.

He took advantage of you.

Bella sighed softly and said, I feel so sorry.

Your father was a gentleman who loved me dearly, yet I forgot him because of my amnesia. Bellas words caused Stella to picture Matthew in her mind.

She wondered if Matthew would feel as guilty as her mother if he regained his memory and realized how he had treated her during this time.

He probably would.

After her call with Bella, Stella tossed and turned on the bed, unable to fall asleep.

Bellas own words and her memories of Matthew kept her unable to sleep.

She didnt know how long it took before she finally fell asleep.

When she slept, she dreamt.

In the dream she could see she was pregnant.

She asked Matthew, who was by her side, with a smile if he would like a boy or a girl.