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

you pass me the ointment? Ill take

from Erin, he resumed his slow ascent, each step echoing slightly

sanctuary of the

the bedroom, his presence a silent shadow by the

bathroom door with a mix of hesitation and resolve, his thoughts swirling in a

long, weighted pause, he exhaled

steam-filled solitude, wrapped snugly in a towel, her

reached for the hairdryer, poised to chase away the

that instant, the door eased open and Matthew entered, bearing a

bowl on the table, his voice soft

cool a moment before

he took the hairdryer from Stellas hand, flicked

countless times, filling the room with the comforting sound of warm air weaving through wet

enveloped

just enough to suggest the

Confusion clouded Stellas mind.

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