Chapter 2343

Just as Stella considered the possibility that the call was a mistake, Matthews voice, subdued and hesitant, finally pierced the silence.

Hows your mom? Is she okay? Her response was cool, distant.

Shes fine.

Intent on hanging up, her mind a whirlwind of mixed feelings, Stella reached for the end call button.

She wasnt in the mood for explanations or small talk.

Matthew, picking up on her impatience, quickly interjected, Stella, hold on.

Are you back in Prosper Bay yet? Her patience wearing thin, Stella answered tersely, Its late, Matthew.

Im not up for a chat.

Lets continue this tomorrow.

Detecting the frost in her tone, Matthew hastened to clarify, his words tumbling out in urgency. Robin wasnt released by me.

I got to the station today, the Wheeler family

to explain, a wave of relief washed

maybe, there was a

the flicker of hope that had briefly warmed Stellas heart was brutally snuffed

the evidence she had provided when sending Robin to the police station

no way the police would

Wheeler familys influence had waned; in Seamarsh, they lacked the clout to secure

clear to her: Matthew

reply was icy, a

sensed the skepticism woven through her

inhaled deeply, an effort to

Seeing is believing.

saw Robin having dinner with

Thats the undeniable truth.

were out before she could temper them, and regret washed over

had hoped for a meaningful dialogue, not this

as though she were a stranger to herself, driven by raw

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