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.

back

ointment? Ill take care of

the ointment from Erin, he resumed his slow

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

bedroom, his presence a silent shadow by the

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

weighted pause, he exhaled a soft sigh

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

for the hairdryer, poised to chase

that instant, the door eased open and Matthew entered,

on the table, his

them cool a moment before

a beat, he took the hairdryer from Stellas hand, flicked it on,

times, filling the

was enveloped

bodies spaced just enough to suggest the presence of an unseen barrier

Confusion clouded Stellas mind.

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