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 had already picked

wave of relief washed over Stella, softening

there was a misunderstanding after

briefly warmed Stellas heart was brutally snuffed out, plunging

when sending Robin to the police station

police would have released him without solid

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

clear to her: Matthew was fabricating this

her reply was icy, a

skepticism woven through her

dont believe me? Stella inhaled deeply, an effort to

Seeing is believing.

Robin having dinner with

Thats the undeniable truth.

words were out before she could temper them, and

for a meaningful dialogue, not this

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

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