Bella reassured her daughter with a smile.

“I’m fine; just a pollen allergy.

I’m much better now.

With Elizabeth’s arrival, Bella lost interest in continuing the conversation with Matthew.

She turned to him.

“I’m sorry, but my daughter is here.

You should go now.

Respecting the changed circumstances, Matthew tucked away his phone.

“Rest well,” he said softly, then exited.

After the door closed, Elizabeth, who had overheard snippets of their conversation, asked Bella, “Mom, was Matthew about to show you something?”

She had noticed Matthew holding his phone out to Bella just as she entered.

Bella was forthright in her response.

to show me a picture of his

she asked with

felt a twinge

to

a connection between Bella and

The thought alarmed her.

Elizabeth’s distraction, Bella worried she had

mind? You’re so

of her reverie,

“It’s nothing, really.

I’m fine.

quickly changed

how are you

back to Dorburn

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Bella hesitated, then smiled.

like to, but I promised to stay here with you for some

film, and I worry

worry about

look

I’ll head

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