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

ointment? Ill

resumed his slow ascent, each step echoing slightly in the quiet

herself in the soothing sanctuary of the bathroom, the rush of

lingered outside the bedroom, his presence a silent shadow by the

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

pause, he exhaled

a towel, her damp hair loosely

poised to chase away

open and Matthew entered, bearing a steaming bowl of

the table, his voice soft but

are hot; let them cool a moment before

beat, he took the hairdryer from Stellas hand, flicked it on, and began drying her hair

gestures were smooth and familiar, a silent dance they had performed countless times, filling the room with

enveloped

spaced just enough to

Confusion clouded Stellas mind.

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