Stella leaned her head on Matthew’s shoulder and murmured, “I haven’t been able to see Bella in the past few days.

I called her recently to check on her health, but she sounded distant.

She sighed softly.

“I had plans to get a hair sample from Bella for a paternity test or to arrange a meeting with Cordell.

Now, it feels like I might lose all contact with her once the project is over.

As she expressed her concerns, her brow furrowed with worry.

Matthew’s expression hardened as he recognized the complexity of the situation, especially with Elizabeth complicating matters.

He had also instructed Fernando to delve into Bella’s background in Seamarsh, but to no avail.

Matthew began to question if they were perhaps pursuing the wrong leads.

silence

that moment, Stella’s phone

It was from Flossie.

message was apologetic, expressing deep

forgiveness, only hoping Stella wouldn’t

Flossie had resolved to leave Seamarsh and

She

Stella’s past assistance, regretting that she

do was wish for

she read and reread

shock, Matthew inquired,

“It’s Flossie.

leaving Seamarsh,” Stella replied, her voice tinged with

‘s BunnyBookery

hadn’t anticipated such a drastic

adding, “I heard that Edmund

is

locked on her phone, still grappling with the

when Matthew was in jeopardy, Stella had been furious with Flossie, feeling

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