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.

a struggle, Matthew finally freed

voice grew colder,

such

you to the hospital

I need

caught the hard, unreadable expression on Matthews face, she recoiled slightly, realizing she might

Her voice faltered.

Okay.

stood and turned

paused, his gaze briefly

as if he wanted to speak, but in the end, the silence between them grew thick, and he ascended the stairs,

understood-there was nothing more to be said to

the air and clung

turned, ready to change, but before she could escape the tension in the room,

really have no shame, do

you so afraid Matthew will leave you that youd stoop to seducing him while hes

word, she turned

But Lindsay wasnt done.

rang out once more, thick

me make one

my legs cant be healed,

take me all over the world searching for a cure while youre left clinging to that empty

Clark.

the point of it? The words were like thorns in

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