Lindsay kept quiet.

Her forehead creased as she thought about how to politely refuse the suggestion.

A trace of discomfort appeared on her face.

Stella went on, Or do you have a specific reason you want me to personally design something for you, Lindsay? Lindsay experienced a brief wave of panic and worry, but she quickly regained her composure and explained, Actually, theres no need to hurry.

The doctor hasnt even arrived yet.

Its just that the gorgeous dresses you showed today made me really excited to wear one of your creations.

Stella gave a slight, knowing smile.

Her gaze was piercing as though she had read Lindsays mind.

Feeling the awkwardness in the air, Lindsay tugged at Matthews hand and, with a hint of vulnerability, asked, Matthew, could you take me to get my wounds treated? My leg is starting to hurt. Without a word, Matthew simply nodded and began to wheel Lindsay away.

Matthew and Lindsay gone, the others slowly dispersed, and the buzz of

upset, was on the verge

how Matthews behavior had changed after he

still visibly upset, and countered, Thats no

that? Stella sighed softly, chose not to respond, and

the car and directed Fernando,

going? Matthew answered briefly,

that, he turned to

retreating figure, I saved Stella

in the empty parking lot, with

stopped in

tension and sat silently,

went on, I know you and Stella arent

I dont have anyone else here in Seamarsh, all I ask is for you to be there for

Im better, Ill step aside

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