She then leaned in and ki*sed Matthew on the lips.

While such affection might have delighted Matthew under different circumstances, his prevailing concern was for Stella’s health and well-being.

Matthew deepened the ki*s before gently laying Stella down on the bed.

He then went to the bathroom, returned with a wet towel wrapped around ice, and applied it to her face.

The sudden cold touch made Stella shiver, snapping her back to a semblance of clarity.

“Matthew, are you trying to kill me?” she asked jokingly.

Her voice was still weak from the drug’s influence.

Seeing her regain consciousness brought Matthew a sense of relief.

Their moment was interrupted by a knock at the door.

Matthew stood to welcome the private doctor he had called.

“Mrs.

Clark will be fine.

” The doctor reassured Matthew after examining Stella and conducting a blood test.

and the drug’s effects will be

“Okay.

the medication

he had given Stella the medicine, Matthew

after, she came fully around, snuggling

Rose,” she said after a

“I’ll handle it.

Matthew’s face remained expressionless

“For now, just rest.

bed, his hope for recovery

flanked by a group that blocked

of hiding out in Seamarsh? Did

“Time to pay up!”

debts, you’re going to face some serious

you regret it

clasped his hands in

“Give m

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