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 over

me the ointment? Ill take

slow ascent, each

Stella enveloped herself in the soothing sanctuary of the bathroom, the rush of water a comforting background

the bedroom, his presence

a mix of hesitation and

pause, he exhaled

solitude, wrapped snugly in a towel, her damp hair loosely draped over

reached for the hairdryer, poised to chase away the chill of the

eased open and Matthew entered, bearing a steaming

the bowl on the table, his voice soft

are hot; let them cool a moment before you

without missing a beat, he took the hairdryer from Stellas hand, flicked it

were smooth and familiar, a silent dance they had performed countless times, filling the room with the comforting sound of warm

was enveloped in

shared the same bed, their bodies spaced just enough to suggest

Confusion clouded Stellas mind.

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