Just as they left the office, they bumped into Lindsay.

“Matthew, are you heading out?” Lindsay asked, clearly surprised.

Matthew’s brow furrowed in slight irritation.

“Why aren’t you in the hospital? What are you doing here?”

Feeling unjustly accused, Lindsay explained, “The doctor gave me the all clear.

It’s dull staying alone in the hospital, so I came here to keep busy.

I really meant what I said about wanting to get back to work.”

Then, somewhat hesitantly, she inquired, “Are you off to some social event?”

Fernando took a quick glance at Matthew, thinking it was best to keep quiet.

Matthew avoided detailing his plans, dismissing her icily.

you want to be here, then

walked off briskly, Fernando

Matthew as he hurried away, her teeth

had feigned illness to attract his attention, and she had come

she could sense

more distressed, Lindsay messaged the

can’t take this

help me deal with

message

number was

her

realization fueled her anger, and

at her workplace,

glanced at Bella and offered, “Bella, since you’re the elder,

distracted, responded nonchalantly, “Anything’s

You decide.”

constantly flickered toward the

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