He still tried to be intimate with his wife while he was hospitalized.
Matthew’s face remained blank.
Stella straightened out her clothes and went to collect the things Lucia was holding. “Grandma, how’d you know we were here?”
“The both of you weren’t answering my calls. I pressured Fernando to tell me what was going on and then came over.”
“I’m okay, Grandma. The doctor said I’d be allowed to leave soon,” Matthew said calmly.
“If you were okay, why would you even be here?” Lucia gave him a dirty look.
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“Anyway, who was behind it? The same person again?”
“It’s not important Grandma, everything’s been settled.”
Stella didn’t want to worry Matthew’s grandparents any further.
Besides, Benny was already dead, so the past wasn’t important.
“Don’t cover for Matthew, Stella. He should speak for himself.”
Matthew let out a small sigh. “It was my fault, Grandma. I overdrank during an event and it led to a gastric flare-up. Which explains why I’m here.
Stella and I didn’t want you to worry.”
“Really?” Lucia was still suspicious.
“Ask the doctor if you must be certain. He has no reason to lie to you,”
Matthew added.
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Lucia began to doubt him less. “This is why you should always listen. I’ve told you countless times to drink less. Land in the hospital again and I’ll make sure Stella doesn’t take care of you. You’ll be all alone in the hospital.”
Matthew agreed to everything Lucia said and acted all remorseful, so she didn’t have the heart to blame him anymore.
Stella also tried to coax Lucia.
The old woman finally smiled.
Stella pressed the bell to call the doctor. The doctor walked in and conducted an examination. Once he was done, he stated, “He’s perfectly fine now. We can proceed with the discharge process.”
ALL of Lucia’s tension eased up. She turned to the both of them once the doctor left. “My driver is waiting outside. Come back with me for supper tonight.”
Pinster Hospital was a private clinic.
Flossie knew all about Benny’s circumstances. So she knew that taking him to a regular hospital was probably a bad idea, considering he’d been shot and she didn’t know why. With her connections, she was able to get him admitted.