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 his

grew

saying such hopeless

you to the

need to

expression on

Her voice faltered.

Okay.

stood and

he paused, his gaze briefly

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

more to be

still lingered in the air and clung to her

change, but before she could escape the tension in the room, Lindsays voice rang out, sharp as a

shame, do you?

will leave you that youd stoop to seducing him while hes drunk? Stella didnt

she turned to leave, seeking

But Lindsay wasnt done.

out once more, thick

make one thing

cant be

searching for a cure while youre left

Clark.

of it? The words were like thorns in Stellas chest, but she could

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