The ache behind his eyes pulsed with a rising frustration.

He had never been good at offering comfort, and today, his patience was fraying at the edges.

Still, he gritted his teeth and tried to keep his voice steady.

Stop overthinking.

Nothings certain yet.

Dont give up hope on yourself.

But Lindsays sobs only grew louder as she reached out for his hand.

Matthew, already feeling the urge to withdraw, tried to pull his hand back.

But Lindsays grip tightened, her tears flowing more freely.

Im terrified, Matthew.

Youre all I have left.

Please… you have to help me.

Nearby, Stella stood, a quiet spectator to the scene unfolding before her. A strange heaviness pressed against her chest as she watched.

She knew Lindsay wasnt looking for her support, so she held her tongue, staying in the shadows.

finally freed his

voice grew colder,

saying such

you to the hospital

need

perhaps to protest, but when she caught the hard, unreadable expression on Matthews face, she recoiled slightly, realizing she might have pushed

Her voice faltered.

Okay.

and turned

his gaze briefly flickering toward

the silence between them grew thick, and he ascended the stairs, leaving his

was nothing more to be

air and clung to

she could escape the tension in the room,

shame, do you? Resorting to such

stoop to seducing him while hes drunk? Stella didnt want to dignify Lindsay with an answer, not this early in

she turned

But Lindsay wasnt done.

rang out once

make

legs cant be healed,

world searching for a cure while youre left

Clark.

words were like thorns in Stellas chest, but she could take

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