He was determined not to let anything further unfold regarding this matter Even though Flossie loved him, he couldn’t bring himself to reveal his true intentions to her.
He understood the risks of getting closer to her, realizing it would be safer to keep his distance. Yet, despite the danger, he couldn’t bear the thought of leaving her alone.
As they neared home, Flossie’s phone buzzed with a message from Edmund.
As Benny prepared to exit the car, Flossie’s voice stopped him in his tracks.
“Edmund sent a message. He wants to see you. Do you want to see him?”
“Of course!” Benny responded without hesitation.
Having failed to cooperate with Carl, he knew he needed to find a stronger backer to navigate the situation ahead.
At night, Stella lay in her bed, restlessly tossing and turning, unable to find the solace of sleep.
With over a month remaining until the wedding, her excitement and anticipation continued to grow with each passing day.
Despite her careful movements, Matthew still caught onto her subtle shifts.
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Reaching out, he pulled her into his embrace. Startled, Stella asked, “Did I wake you up?”
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“No,” Matthew whispered, his breath warm against her ear. “Why don’t you sleep?”
Stella wordlessly leaned into his embrace, finding comfort in the safety of his arms.
Matthew showed no signs of impatience. With gentle strokes, he caressed her back, his touch patient and soothing, as if silently coaxing her into a peaceful slumber.
After a prolonged silence, Matthew heard Stella’s voice break the stillness.
“Are you looking forward to our wedding?”
Matthew’s tension eased as he understood the cause of Stella’s sleeplessness stemmed from their upcoming nuptials.
Gently stroking her back, his gaze softened further. “Indeed, I’m quite looking forward to it.”
“I must admit, I’m rather anxious.” Seizing the veil of night for a heartfelt confession, Stella shared her fears. “The prospect of erring at the ceremony terrifies me. The Clark family holds significant esteem in Seamarsh. With every eye upon me, any misstep could not only embarrass me but also tarnish the family’s reputation.”
“No way, nobody’s going to laugh at you,” Matthew assured her softly.
However, Stella wasn’t swayed by his reassurance. She anxiously checked her face and waist, fretting. “Do I look bigger to you? Should I try to slim down first? What if I don’t look right in my wedding dress?”
Matthew could only offer a helpless smile in response. Flicking on the bedside lamp, he pulled Stella close, meeting her eyes with a serious, comforting gaze. “Hey, you always look amazing, no matter what. And if it really comes down to it, we’ll just find you a dress that fits perfectly. No need to stress over changing anything about yourself.”
Stella’s face was a tangle of worry, her brows furrowed deeply.
Seeing her distress, Matthew couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt, wondering if he’d somehow contributed to her feeling this burdened.