Chapter 1989

It was Waldo on the line, his voice laden with concern.

“Matthew, have you located Stella?”

Matthew’s brow furrowed.

He had directed Fernando to keep the crash confidential and wondered how Waldo had learned of it.

Staring into the dark, endless sea, he stated honestly, “We’re searching tirelessly.

Waldo responded gravely, “Your grandmother is still in the dark about this.

I’ll keep it from her.

Inform me immediately when you have any updates.

Matthew acknowledged with a simple, “Understood.

It was now 4 a.

m.

evident on the faces

Matthew had remained on the shore the

here could be too much

inform you immediately if there’s

Please, go back home.

expression remained unchanged as he firmly

you’re tired, feel free

Kristian’s concern deepen

ed.

through the

make you ill, which would only upset Stella

best if you

They’ll likely be alright.

of course, was

loss of all aboard, his encouragement for Matthew to leave had ulterior motives—he hoped to slow the search, minimizing the chances of finding Stella and

I leave knowing my wife is still out there?

possibly

left without a

coat, handed it to Fernando, and began

behind,

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