Matthews response was faint, almost drowned out by the weight of his words.

Its not her.

Nevilles curiosity nudged him forward.

Is it about Stella? Cordell, watching Matthew closely, furrowed his brow.

He had seen Matthew and Stella together earlier at the hospital, and their departure had seemed perfectly fine.

How could things have spiraled so quickly in just a few short hours? Matthew remained silent.

He picked up his glass of water, took a slow sip, and then sat back, his gaze clouded with a storm of emotions too complex to unravel.

Seeing Matthews silence, Neville pressed on, his voice deliberate.

Stella is still young, beautiful, and capable.

If youre really contemplating divorce, maybe its better to rip off the band-aid sooner rather than later.

Youre not lacking admirers, and if Stella finds herself single again, Im sure therell be no shortage of suitors.

It might even be for the best for both of you.

At these words, Cordells instincts kicked in. He quickly tugged at Nevilles sleeve, whispering urgently, Stop talking.

only adding fuel to

why not face the problem head-on? Didnt you plan on divorcing Stella? Whats holding you back now? Matthews grip on his glass

gaze shot a warning so sharp it could freeze

by the ice in Matthews stare, continued, Ive heard Mileys got

you two

already

Matthews face hardened.

cut through

you dare have such plans for

eyebrow, a teasing smile tugging at the corner of his

care so much

the case, why are you two at odds? Is married life too boring for you, and youve decided to spice it up with drama? At that moment, Cordell realized Neville was pushing

shake the feeling that Matthews recent behavior toward Stella was unnecessarily

might help Matthew see things with

was in

of his

but now, even the thought of it left him uneasy-like

struggle, spoke up, his voice soft

there for

been patient, understanding your pain, and

keep pushing her away like

the strongest relationships

hospital, when Lindsay had suddenly appeared, and his

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