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.

to be

walked off briskly, Fernando in

Matthew as he hurried away, her teeth clenched

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

she could sense his growing indifference

more distressed, Lindsay

can’t take this

me deal with

the message bounced

was

realized her strongest

fueled her anger, and she nearly

aware she was at her

offered, “Bella, since you’re the elder, why don’t you pick something for

responded nonchalantly,

You decide.”

her eyes constantly flickered toward the

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