Chapter 1966

“Enough of that,” Matthew intervened, his voice low and resolute.

“Let’s not dwell on the personal affairs of others.

You mentioned earlier that you had other commitments, didn’t you? It’s time you were on your way.

“Did I?” Confused, Nikolai met Matthew’s steady gaze and nodded in acknowledgment.

“You’re right.

I’ll take my leave now.

Stella expressed her gratitude to Nikolai for his earlier intervention.

“Thank you for standing up for me today.

Nikolai waved it off casually.

“It was nothing.

Besides, I couldn’t just stand by while Bennett’s fiancée twisted the truth.

With their farewells said, Nikolai departed, leaving the room a little quieter.

Stella’s mind lingered on Nikolai’s revelations.

After a moment of deep reflection, she regained her composure and turned to Matthew with a curious tilt of her head.

way, why were

on the events

his glass of wine from Lindsay,

unfolded under his supervision, suggesting

felt unwell after

encountered Stella, Lindsay had insisted on taking him upstairs, sparking suspicion in

Lindsay entered, carrying a basket of

you okay?”

are you here?” Matthew responded, his

the basket down and began to explain, “I’m concerned

things

take you to the lounge before

voice trailed off as she

Joann and Stella would end up misunderstanding each other

Lindsay’s seemingly genuine

not to complicate matters for the sake of Lucia

aware of the

need for you

there’s nothing for you

home and rest,” Stella

her eyes filling with tears

with me? I swear, I

to help Matthew because

your heart to forgive us just

“What exactly are you asking us to forgive? Are you suggesting we should

Stella’s blunt manner, Lindsay was momentarily

for forgiveness for Joann, on

Are you certai

was all just a

to formulate a response, her voice

“I-“

Stella’s demeanor had shifted.

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