She glanced upstairs to ensure he was truly gone, then leaned in and whispered, “Mrs. Clark, what’s happening?”
She was struggling to reconcile the unexpected change in Stella’s status.
Not knowing where to begin, Stella responded.
“There was a misunderstanding earlier.”
Sensing Erin had more questions, she cut her off: “Erin, my wound is stinging. Could you get some ointment?”
Erin hurried to fetch the first-aid kit. Wounds must be taken care of as soon as possible.
She soaked a cotton swab in alcohol and gently dabbed it on Stella’s minor forehead injury, which was now slightly inflamed.
Erin asked, “With Mr. Clark by your side, how did you manage to get hurt? Who did this?”
“It was an accident.” Stella evaded, concocting a quick excuse.
As Erin finished bandaging the wound, Matthew returned downstairs.
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Taking the hint, Erin grabbed the first-aid kit and discreetly exited the room.
Matthew handed Stella a bag and said, “Here are some fresh clothes.
You should shower and change.”
Stella was about to decline when her eyes narrowed at a smudge on her knee.
Hesitating briefly, she accepted the bag and thanked him.
“Take Mrs. Clark to the bathroom,” Matthew instructed Erin.
Stella felt reassured by Matthew’s discretion. Accompanied by Erin, she headed upstairs.
Upon entering the bathroom, Erin prepared the warm water for Stella.
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“Mrs. Clark, let me know if you need anything else.”
Then, Erin stepped out of the bathroom and closed the door softly behind her.
Stella surveyed the unfamiliar room. The bathroom was expansive, and the lighting was strikingly bright. Premium-branded toiletries were arranged meticulously, making an overt statement about Luxury.
Inhaling deeply, Stella left her slippers at the door and ventured into the bathroom barefoot.
As her body submerged into the warm water, her lingering melancholy seemed to dissolve instantly.
The steam filled the room, as the warm water cascaded over her Like liquid silk, enveloping her in comforting warmth. A sense of ease overcame her frigid body.