With a heavy sigh, Haley confessed, “These are old and not-so-pretty secrets. I wasn’t going to tell you about this.”
Stella insisted, “But I must know.”
After a brief pause, Haley began to unravel the truth. “Your father resorted to smuggling gold to sustain our family. One day, he couldn’t settle on a price with the dealer, so he fled to another city with us and the gold. But on the way, a terrible accident took his life.”
Tears welled up in Haley’s eyes as she lamented, “Your father always gambled with fate. I was scared his audacity would someday be his downfall, yet I was powerless to alter the course of our destiny.
Now, his shadow looms over me, despite his absence from this world.”
“Don’t worry. They’re gone now. Stella offered a comforting pat on her back.
The revelation of her father’s gambling past left her engulfed in a maelstrom of emotions.
The menacing threats of those men echoed in her mind. Aware that Haley could repel any immediate dangers, Stella recognized that she couldn’t bear the thought of living her life in constant hiding.
She must confront her challenges head-on.
Stella deduced that their pursuers were after the long-lost gold, a treasure so deep in the past that even Haley was clueless about its whereabouts.
“Stella…” Haley’s voice broke through her contemplation.
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Refocusing her attention, Stella asked, “Yes, what is it?”
“Seeing the aggression from those individuals earlier, I realize I can no longer stay in Bysea. Would you mind if I accompanied you back to Seamarsh?” Haley asked tentatively, her anxiety palpable.
Stella was momentarily stunned by Haley’s request to join her in Seamarsh.
After a moment of silence, Haley lowered her head with a sense of resignation. “It’s alright. If you believe it’s too much trouble, never mind. I’ll deal with those people on my own.”
“I didn’t mean that.” Stella hurriedly assured Haley. “You’re my mother. Naturally, I want you by my side.”
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After a moment of thought, Stella proposed, “Please wait for me at the hotel. I’ll discuss this with Matthew, and then we’ll head to Seamarsh together.”
“Okay,” Haley agreed, feeling a sense of relief.
Stella purchased ointment from the pharmacy for Haley, ensuring her comfort before leaving.
Matthew had already packed his bags and stood prepared to accompany Stella back to Seamarsh. With Stella’s impending shoot on the horizon, they couldn’t afford to linger here any longer.
Regarding Haley’s mysterious past, he was determined to delve into it once they returned to Seamarsh.
Upon her entrance and noticing two suitcases, Stella paused at the doorway.
Matthew swiftly captured her gaze, “Ready to go? I’ve let Grandpa know we’re on our way back to Seamarsh.”
“Wait, I need to talk to you.” Stella clasped his arm, swiftly briefing him on the recent events.