She then leaned in and ki*sed Matthew on the lips.
While such affection might have delighted Matthew under different circumstances, his prevailing concern was for Stella’s health and well-being.
Matthew deepened the ki*s before gently laying Stella down on the bed.
He then went to the bathroom, returned with a wet towel wrapped around ice, and applied it to her face.
The sudden cold touch made Stella shiver, snapping her back to a semblance of clarity. “Matthew, are you trying to kill me?” she asked jokingly.
Her voice was still weak from the drug’s influence.
Seeing her regain consciousness brought Matthew a sense of relief.
Their moment was interrupted by a knock at the door. Matthew stood to welcome the private doctor he had called.
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“Mrs. Clark will be fine.” The doctor reassured Matthew after examining Stella and conducting a blood test. “Just make sure she takes this medication, and the drug’s effects will be completely neutralized.”
“Okay.” Matthew nodded and accepted the medication as the doctor took his leave.
Once he had given Stella the medicine, Matthew rested on the bed.
Soon after, she came fully around, snuggling up in his arms. “I drank the water given by Rose,” she said after a moment of contemplation.
“I’ll handle it.” Matthew’s face remained expressionless as he stroked Stella’s hair. “For now, just rest.”
Leo found himself in a hospital bed, his hope for recovery interrupted by the sudden appearance of creditors. They were flanked by a group that blocked the entrance to his ward.
“Leo! How could you think of hiding out in Seamarsh? Did you think you could slip away?”
“Time to pay up!”
“If you don’t settle your debts, you’re going to face some serious trouble. We’ll make sure you regret it once you’re out of here.”
Despite the throbbing pain, Leo clasped his hands in a plea for leniency. “Give m
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e just two days, and I’ll have the money. Please, I’m begging you…”
His previous arrogance in Stella’s presence vanished, replaced by his persistent pleas for mercy.
The creditors left with a final warning, giving Leo three days to come up with the money before walking out.
Once they were gone, Leo let out a sigh of relief and sank back into his bed.
He stared at the floor until the pain from his injuries snapped him back to the moment. The first person he thought to call was Elizabeth.
The call went through quickly, and without any formalities, Leo asked Elizabeth to transfer the money to him.
“Huh!” Elizabeth’s response was cold. “Quite the scene you caused today. Do you really think I’m going to give you money? Leo, are you out of your mind?”