Matthew caressed her head gently and whispered, “Just sleep.

I’ll see who it is.

He reached for the phone, his face growing serious at the sight of the caller ID.

As the call connected, the caller’s words made Matthew’s frown deepen.

“I see,” he replied quietly and hung up.

He glanced at Stella, tucked her in, and got out of bed to dress.

His careful movements didn’t stop the call from waking Stella, her drowsiness fading.

Sitting up, she asked, “What’s the rush?”

Buttoning his shirt cuffs, Matthew answered, “They found Benny.

I have to head to the office.

her forehead, and murmured, “We can’t ignore

don’t handle this now, it could lead to bigger

Stella’s expression turned serious.

“It’s early.

Don’t worry about this.

Get some more rest.

take you to the set,”

head, casting off the blanket

trying to

scene today, and I

be there early to set things

brief in

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They swiftly finished packing.

departed, Stella cautioned him to take care, and then she

was still early, so only a few crew members were there setting things up; most

the costume room, Stella

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