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

phone

It was from Flossie.

expressing deep regret for ruining Stella’s

didn’t expect forgiveness, only hoping Stella wouldn’t harbor too

Flossie had resolved to leave Seamarsh and vowed never to cross

She

that she could not find a way to

she could do was wish for Stella’s lasting happiness

she read and reread

shock, Matthew inquired,

“It’s Flossie.

Seamarsh,” Stella replied, her

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anticipated such a drastic

“I heard that Edmund is planning to

is

still grappling with the reality of

been furious with Flossie, feeling betrayed and unwilling to

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