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.

as much for herself as

Matthew looked at her.

forced a smile and added, “And I’ve also gained a

skill has been recognized by Bella and I’ve got the opportunity to learn from

not all a

could tell she was just putting on

the more he sympathized with

Stella’s hand reassuringly

we will

barely above

and shifted the

remember any

Did she mention anyone,

revisited the circumstances of Haley’s death several times and something about it seemed

mysterious man could

before responding,

always

just relieved that my

.

toward Matthew

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