Stella blinked, her surprise fleeting.

Ever since Matthews memory had been patchy, his moods swung unpredictably, and shed long grown accustomed to the rollercoaster.

Masking her emotions, she replied with measured calm, Its fine.

As Matthews eyes wandered, they landed on Stellas tablet, where details of tomorrows Launch were displayed.

Curiosity sparked in his expression.

Need any help with this? he offered.

Stellas answer came swiftly, firm and without a second thought.

No.

Barely had the word escaped her lips when the office door swung open once more.

Sanford entered with a takeout bag. Stella, I stopped by your favorite restaurant and picked something for you.

starving… However, he

Sanford shrugged off the surprise with a carefree smile, seemingly unfazed

you eaten yet? You

in the hospital with a stomachache, which

Stella felt slightly overwhelmed and quickly

stomach loudly contradicted her,

turned red

hear

the takeout bag and placed the

Eat a Little.

was torn, uncertain

..

this, Matthews temper flared

stared at Stella and asked, Were you waiting for Sanford? Stellas silence spoke

and said to Sanford, Im

my wife and shouldnt have to eat someone elses

Sanford laughed scornfully.

Its just food, Matthew.

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