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.

and silence fell over the

phone buzzed with

It was from Flossie.

message was apologetic, expressing deep regret for ruining Stella’s

only hoping Stella wouldn’t

and

She

assistance, regretting that she

could do was wish for Stella’s lasting

she read and reread the message, struggling to

shock, Matthew inquired, “Who was

“It’s Flossie.

Seamarsh,” Stella replied, her voice tinged

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hadn’t anticipated such a drastic decision from

a moment before adding, “I heard that Edmund is planning

Flossie is

remained locked on her phone, still grappling

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

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