Chapter 2200

Sanford remained calm, replying steadily, “Can’t you see she’s unwell?”

It was only then that Matthew caught sight of Stella’s pale face, concern flashing in his expression.

Steadfast, Sanford pressed on.

“You’ve brought a woman here in the dead of night.

Stella’s innocent.

Quit stirring up trouble for her!”

Matthew found himself speechless, silenced by the accusation.

With a derisive snort, Sanford went on, “Look, it’s late.

You might not be tired, but let Stella rest.

We’ll handle this in the morning.

Matthew stood his ground.

“I need to take Stella home.

she’s in any state

you really don’t trust me, stay

room you

remained locked on Stella, fatigue etched into every

weight of the world had settled upon her shoulders, dragging her spirit down into the

he could so much as speak, her hand slipped from

She inhaled sharply.

“I’m tired.

I need to rest.

you want,” she muttered, her voice hollow as she turned away, disappearing inside without a

retreat, his face a canvas of conflicting emotions, torn between concern and

wheeled closer, her fingers brushing lightly against his sleeve, as if hoping

didn’t think this

her-Stella’s exhausted, beyond anything

make her

back, and I’ll

smirk Like a

freed his sleeve from Lindsay’s grasp, his thoughts already

her words with the calm authority of a man whose mind had already been

voice firm, “see to it that your

shouldn’t tire

tomorrow-I’ll

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