Upon hearing this, Sanford turned to Stella, looked at her for a moment, and suddenly moved his hand toward her hair.

However, before his fingers could touch it, his wrist was firmly seized by someone.

The three individuals at the table were briefly startled and instinctively glanced upward.

Matthew, standing behind Sanford, wore a stern expression.

He grasped Sanford’s wrist with a firm grip and pushed it away.

He sharply said, “Mr.

Quimby, show some decency.

Stella is married.

Publicly touching her is improper and could tarnish her reputation.”

Stella’s countenance shifted subtly upon seeing Matthew, her heart tightening with unease.

She struggled to comprehend Matthew’s intent.

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his role as

hand,

his

a misunderstanding? I merely noticed a speck

that

upon hearing this, turned to Stella and indeed

was so small it was nearly imperceptible unless scrutinized closely,

realization made Matthew

by brushing her

expressed gratitude to

“Thank you.

might have appeared when I was at

mention of “hospital,” his voice

“Are you unwell?”

question somewhat ironic but primarily felt a

for her mother’s treatment than she did, yet now

memory loss would cause him to forget

memories held less

accepted that Matthew indeed

strained atmosphere, Bella stepped in to clarify, “It’s not Stella who

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