Each time she saw Bella, a familiar sensation convinced her of a possible parent-child connection.

Unfortunately, reality had other plans.

Matthew stroked her back and whispered, “It’s my fault.

I should have confirmed everything before getting your hopes up.

If I hadn’t, you wouldn’t be this upset now.

Stella looked up at his weary face and shook her head.

“It’s not your fault.

I just wanted it too much,” she murmured.

She lowered her gaze and clasped Matthew’s hand.

“Don’t stress about it.

It’s been a long time, and even my grandfather has forgotten the details.

Finding someone who disappeared so many years ago is never easy.

We need to be patient.

for

Matthew looked at her.

a smile and added,

been recognized by Bella and I’ve got

not all

just putting

more

hand reassuringly and said,

we will find your mother as soon

Stella replied softly, her voice barely

and shifted

remember any

with Haley? Did she mention

of Haley’s death several times and

uncover the truth, finding this mysterious man

thought for a moment before responding, “I haven’t

inclined to get close to her; she was always on

just relieved that my mother isn’t

.

toward Matthew with a

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