Her makeup was rich and striking, complete with eye-catching lip gloss.

Hearing her name, Matthew struggled to recall her in his memory.

Eventually, he recognized her and asked casually, “You’re out of the hospital?”

With a friendly nod, Elizabeth replied, “Yes, thanks for everything last time.

“It was nothing,” Matthew responded, his tone even and face expressionless.

Noticing the odd dynamics of their conversation, Luther asked, “So, you two have met before?”

Elizabeth said with a smile, “I’ve been trying to get to know Mr.

Clark, but he’s not making it easy.

I had to follow him here.

Her voice was light, but her gaze towards Matthew held more weight.

Before Matthew could respond, his phone rang.

Seeing Stella’s name, he smiled.

“Excuse me, I need to take this,” he said, answering the call with short, soft responses before hanging up.

After putting his phone away, he nodded to Luther apologetically.

“I have to go.

My wife’s waiting.

Sorry.

a glance at Elizabeth, he

watched Matthew walk away, lost

“Mr.

and Mrs.

so in

couldn’t hold back

to reality, Elizabeth

“Mr.

married? He looks

he was

Elizabeth was new in town, explained warmly,

quite accomplished for his age,

Her name is Stella.

behind the

compliments, but speaking of Stella,

known for her professionalism and

Matthew make a

Elizabeth’s face fell, unnoticed by

later,” Luther said,

would get along

Elizabeth forced a smile.

Then I can’t

Clark.

Meanwhile, Matthew found Stella.

led him

asked, “What’s up? What did Neville tell you? Is he

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