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 fell over

that moment, Stella’s phone

It was from Flossie.

apologetic, expressing deep

expect forgiveness, only hoping Stella wouldn’t harbor

Seamarsh and vowed never to cross paths

She

her gratitude for Stella’s past assistance, regretting that she could not find a way to adequately

could do was wish for Stella’s lasting happiness and

stunned as she read and reread the message, struggling to

her shock, Matthew

“It’s Flossie.

leaving Seamarsh,” Stella replied, her voice

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a drastic decision from

before adding, “I heard that Edmund is planning to

Flossie is leaving

remained locked on her phone, still grappling with

when Matthew was in jeopardy, Stella had been furious with Flossie, feeling betrayed and unwilling to ever

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