Chapter 2507

The night before their departure, Stella kept a solitary vigil by Matthews bedside in the hospital.

Out of the blue, her phone rang, flashing an unfamiliar number.

Intrigued, Stella answered.

Silence hung on the line after she connected, sending a shiver down her spine as she suspected it might be Sanford.

Sure enough, the silence was broken by a familiar voice, its low tones slicing through the quiet.

Stella, I know Matthew hasnt woken up yet.

I want to send my doctors over-maybe they can find a way to wake him up sooner.

Predictably, Stella rebuffed his offer.

She felt a complex brew of emotions toward Sanford, thinking they might have been friends if his lineage hadnt cast such a long shadow.

Sensing her coolness, Sanford quickly apologized.

Stella, Im really sorry. He didnt mention how he had tried to stop Declan and make amends.

Stellas voice was tinged with skepticism as she asked, Were you really a student that my father

just a ruse to get

hid my true identity

taught me

that, Im deeply thankful

as

I always a target for Declan?

rumored to have a treasure map,

was after

furrowed

of any

Laced with

It doesnt matter now.

you more than I can ever

out, Im at your service, no

plan to step back

him, Stellas emotions swirleda blend of relief

diverged at the castle, theres no debt

best we lead our separate

was a prolonged silence before Sanford finally spoke, his voice

Declan is dead.

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