He stopped, his face tensing, voice growing heavier.

“This guy must’ve done a lot to gain my mom’s trust Like this.

Stella knew this was a sensitive topic about Amara’s personal life, so she stayed silent.

She embraced Matthew, whispering, “I’ll take a day off from filming tomorrow.

I’ll come to Fairwa with you.

Women sometimes find it easier to talk about these things.

I’ll talk to your mom.

She adores you; she’ll surely understand why you want her to leave that man.

Matthew hugged her back tightly, his face nestled in her neck, comforted by her scent.

“Honey, I feel like having a drink, just a bit.

Stella didn’t protest.

had

alcohol would help soothe

filled two glasses with

but before Stella even finished half her glass, he’d downed

was soon only a

felt the

maybe you should

got to head

Let’s get some sleep.

advice

cuddled up together, but Matthew’s sleep was

of Amara

trying desperately to save her, but

Suddenly, Matthew jolted awake.

buzzing insistently on the bedside

Stella, still sleeping soundly, before picking up the phone and tiptoeing out of

Fernando on the

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