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.

the way, why

in silence, reflecting on the events

glass of wine from

supervision, suggesting

felt unwell after drinking

him upstairs, sparking suspicion in

entered, carrying a basket of

you

are you here?” Matthew responded,

basket down and began

know how things have ended up like

party and intended to take you to

trailed off as

and Stella would end

genuine demeanor, now doubted her sincerity following the engagement

chose not to complicate matters

aware of the

no need for you

late, and there’s nothing for

should return home and

her eyes filling with tears as she

you upset with me? I swear, I didn’t foresee

help Matthew because he

in your heart to forgive us just this

questioned, “What exactly are you asking

off guard by Stella’s blunt manner, Lindsay was

“If you’re asking for forgiveness for Joann, on

Are you certai

was all

a

“I-“

Stella’s demeanor had shifted.

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