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 station today, the Wheeler family had already picked

began to explain, a wave of relief

just maybe, there was a

that had briefly warmed Stellas heart was

had provided when sending Robin

the police would have released him without

in Seamarsh, they lacked the clout to secure Robins

clear to her: Matthew was fabricating this

icy,

skepticism woven through her two words and pressed

dont believe me? Stella inhaled deeply, an effort to steady her swirling

Seeing is believing.

Robin having dinner

Thats the undeniable truth.

could temper them, and regret washed

had hoped for a meaningful dialogue, not this sharp

were a stranger to herself, driven by raw emotions, Stellas discomfort

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