The world slowly came back into focus, and upon recognizing Stella, he instinctively clutched his stomach.
Joy surged through Stella as she saw signs of his awakening.
“Let’s get you comfortable.”
She assisted him onto the couch with all her might before dashing to fetch the medicine box.
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Finding the right medicine, she hurried back with a glass of water.
“Here, this should ease the pain.”
Matthew reclined on the sofa, the medicine going down with the help of the water.
As his discomfort ebbed, he opened his eyes fully and, with a surge of strength, drew Stella into a tight embrace.
“You shouldn’t exert yourself, Matthew,” Stella protested as she unexpectedly found herself enveloped in his arms. She stiffened, then tried to rise.
“Holding you makes the pain fade,” Matthew confessed, his embrace tightening, his voice a soft rumble.
Looking up, Stella was captured by the warmth in his eyes and stilled her efforts to pull away.
“Just a little longer; the pain is real,” Matthew implored, his words slow, almost pleading.
With no resistance left, Stella settled into his arms.
They remained entwined, the only sound in the quiet room was the steady ticking of the clock.
The comfort of his embrace and his steady heartbeat coaxed Stella into a state of ease. Exhaustion from sleepless nights was catching up with her, lulling her towards rest.
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Just as her eyes began to droop, an unexpected sound broke the silence-a rumble from Matthew’s stomach.
Stella couldn’t suppress a chuckle.
“I’m hungry,” Matthew admitted with a sheepish grin.
“I’m sorry for the upset earlier. Can you forgive me?”
Stella’s gaze lowered, her eyelashes fluttering in thought.
After a pause, she lifted her eyes to his, her voice carrying a clear and honest tone.
“Yes, I forgive you.”
She wanted to delve into their discussion about not having children, but the question remained unspoken.
Their marriage was fresh; they were still finding their rhythm together.