Chapter 2362

Matthew stood rooted for a moment, watching her vanish into the upper floor, and then addressed Erin with a dismissive gesture.

Its nothing.

You can go home now.

Erin lingered, her brows knitted with concern.

Mr.

Clark, that looks painful.

Please, let me apply some ointment before I leave.

He offered a gentle shake of his head.

No need, Erin.

I appreciate it, but you should head home now. Halfway up the stairs, Matthew paused, a moment of reconsideration shadowing his features.

glanced back

the ointment? Ill take care of it myself

ointment from Erin, he resumed his slow ascent, each step

the soothing sanctuary of the

his presence a silent shadow by

mix of hesitation and resolve,

a long, weighted pause, he exhaled

snugly in a towel, her damp hair loosely

for the hairdryer, poised to chase away the chill of

open and Matthew entered, bearing a steaming bowl of

set the bowl on the table, his voice soft but

cool a moment before you dive

hand, flicked it on, and

a silent dance they had performed countless times, filling the room with the comforting sound

night was enveloped in

and Matthew shared the same bed, their bodies spaced just enough to suggest the presence of an unseen barrier between

Confusion clouded Stellas mind.

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