“I’m going to meet Neville and help rescue Flossie,” Colin volunteered.

Matthew silently consented, and Colin left decisively.

Stella had confirmed the safety of the elderly couple.

She approached Matthew and said, “Your grandparents are fine.

I advised them to stay indoors for now.

Matthew nodded but, still worried, made another call.

“Find some agile people to covertly relocate my grandparents and guard them at all times.

Don’t leave without my order.

Hearing his arrangements, Stella grew more uneasy.

As he prepared to leave, she grabbed Matthew’s hand.

“Are you really going to meet Benny alone?”

Matthew pressed his lips together and didn’t respond.

The answer was obvious.

gripped his

a

to lose and could

afraid he’ll

a trap, I’m sure of

I’m worried about you…”

her face and said firmly,

is my chance

is a huge

he’ll cause endless trouble in

lowered his voice and promised gently,

protect myself and won’t

Flossie kidnapped and the elderly couple possibly in danger, they

peace after confronting

everything, Stella nodded slightly, accepting the

protect yourself,” she

hanging up the phone,

police car, he was now a

pursuit forced him into a life of clandestine evasion

blame for his predicament lay squarely on Matthew’s shoulders; it was Matthew who had nearly taken his life

long time to rest and recover

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