After a pause, her concern shifted toward Stella, her eyes laden with anxiety.

Stella, are you alright? Were you hurt? Silence hung heavy as Stella processed the unfolding events, her intuition tingling with suspicion.

They had thoroughly vetted the chandeliers installation prior to the event, double-checking every detail to ensure its stability.

The sudden catastrophe was not just unlikely-it seemed impossible.

A nagging doubt crept into Stellas mind, suggesting that perhaps there was more to this incident than a mere accident.

Something sinister was afoot, and she felt an imperative need to uncover it.

Matthew pressed Lindsay once more, his concern evident.

Are you truly alright? Please, dont push yourself beyond your limits.

Lindsay, mustering a fragile smile, assured him gently, Im fine, really.

A quick bandage is all I need.

I can stand guard over Stella.

After all, if I could shield you, surely I can protect her too.

Her statement cast a veil of confusion over the crowd, leaving them to murmur among themselves, puzzled by her intent. Stella was equally bewildered by Lindsays declaration, but everyone present had witnessed her brave act firsthand.

a mix of duty and gratitude, she approached Lindsay

attention? I can arrange for transportation to

my responsibility

resolute, Lindsay declined softly, No,

a scratch,

into a chorus of

publicly pointed out Lindsays mistake, making it clear the backstage area was off-limits, but

What a magnanimous heart.

spot, as if she was forced

and

Thank you, Lindsay.

appeared, his features

Just a thank you? Lindsay put her life on the line for you while constrained to a wheelchair, and yet you dismiss her heroism with a few words? Stellas annoyance

other guests still present, she suppressed her vexation and probed, And what more do you expect? In the midst of this tension,

be harsh

you, I am

was merely

with determination to quell

off

your kindness

suffered greatly for Stellas

His stare bored into Stella with a clear display of discontent, as if he

by the situation, Lindsays eyes flickered with hesitation

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