“So you waited for someone else to reveal the truth before you did? You orchestrated a family-wide charade at my expense?”
Realizing the depth of his mistake, Matthew looked away.
A weighty silence hung between them before he mustered the courage to grasp Stella’s wrist.
“Stella, can you truly not find it in your heart to forgive me?”
Stella’s gaze dropped to the hand that held her wrist firmly.
Matthew’s palm emanated a gentle warmth, while the callouses on his fingertips softly grazed her skin.
Gently retracting her wrist, Stella took a measured breath, fighting to control the wave of emotions threatening to overwhelm her.
She said his name with a hint of hesitation.
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“Matthew…”
Perhaps it was the gravity in her voice that made Matthew feel tensed.
He met her gaze cautiously and said in a deep, resonant tone, “You can speak freely.”
For a brief moment, Stella studied his face intently.
His eyes seemed like a quiet ocean, their depths unfathomable.
Despite Matthew’s recent overtures, indicating his desire to mend their broken marriage, forgiveness wasn’t something she could give easily.
“Matthew.” Stella broke the brief silence, voicing her lingering thoughts.
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“I need time to adapt to this new revelation about your identity. As for what’s next, I don’t want to think about it for now.
Can we just take things slowly?”
Hearing her, Matthew felt a surge of relief wash over him.
Though he was eager to integrate Stella into the Clark family and publicly acknowledge her, he managed to quell his impatience.
He understood that Stella needed time to come to terms with the newfound change in his identity.
At least, she was willing to share her thoughts with him tonight. He believed that with patience and effort, she would eventually return to him.
Mathew looked at her with an unwavering gaze. His eyes were filled with tender warmth.
“Okay, I promise,” he assured her.
Stella didn’t say anything.