He answered quickly, his tone impatient.

“What’s up?”

In the background, Elizabeth could hear faint laughter of a woman.

She knew without seeing that Kristian was likely entertaining another woman in Bella’s absence.

She was unfazed by the background noise.

Lowering her voice, Elizabeth said to Kristian, “It seems Stella is becoming suspicious.

You need to be more vigilant and act quickly.

We must work together to ensure no issues arise.

Our goal is to completely tarnish Stella’s reputation in Dorburn and erode Bella’s trust in her.

We have to drive her out.

After clarifying their plan, Elizabeth ended the call, but her grip on the phone remained tight, her eyes reflecting a hint of resentment.

pulled into

seemed distracted since we left

breaking

and replied, “I’m curious

then continued, looking earnestly at Matthew, “Didn’t you notice how odd she acted? Especially when I mentioned arranging a doctor for Bella, she seemed almost

looked

It’s concerning.

to reassure her, “It might

prefers to keep health issues private and is

is her

Elizabeth’s faults, it’s unlikely she’d harm

slight nod, somewhat reassured by his

“You’re right.

reaction still nagged

her continued unease, Matthew took her hand gently and suggested, “If you’re still worried, I’ll arrange for Cordell to meet Bella and assess

at the

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