Bella absorbed this in silence, torn between disbelief and the unsettling patterns in Elizabeth’s recent behavior.

Could Elizabeth really be involved?

Seeing her hesitation, Matthew said, “If you’re unsure, maybe try sounding her out first.

I get where you’re coming from.

I hope I’m wrong about who’s to blame here.

Bella appreciated that Matthew was looking out for her.

She knew she shouldn’t let her emotions get the better of her.

After a moment’s reflection, she nodded and thanked him.

“I appreciate you arranging a doctor for me today.

I’ll keep a closer eye on things.

There were many aspects outsiders couldn’t assist with.

something she had to

his point and left it at

dropped off Bella at her place

Stella couldn’t contain

who did this?

How could she?”

a daughter could so cruelly

holds familial ties in high regard,

already understood what she’s capable

looked down,

road ahead and replied, “If it really was Elizabeth, then it’s up

Stella exhaled deeply.

we’re being overly cautious and that Elizabeth hasn’t

returned to her place, she spotted Elizabeth engaged in a phone

and rushed over, her expression a

you tell me you were going out? I was so worried! I even asked

at Elizabeth with conflicted

appeared genuine, Bella couldn’t shake the feeling that

had never shown such overt concern for her whereabouts

dismiss the fact that Elizabeth had

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