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.

the Wheeler family

began to explain, a wave of relief washed over Stella, softening her

just maybe, there was a misunderstanding after

Matthew finished explaining, the flicker of hope that had briefly

had provided when sending Robin to the police

way the police would have released

had waned; in Seamarsh, they

became clear to her:

was icy, a simple, I

skepticism woven through her two

believe me? Stella inhaled deeply, an effort

Seeing is believing.

Robin having dinner

Thats the undeniable truth.

before she could temper them, and regret

a meaningful dialogue, not

to herself, driven by raw

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