“Understood.”
Once he had issued all the instructions, Matthew exhaled a sigh of relief.
Glancing out the car window, he caught sight of an elegantly adorned coffee shop. His face darkened.
The notion of revealing his true identity to Stella had been a tumultuous journey of its own.
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It seemed disclosure would have to wait until tomorrow.
He would be there, standing at the entrance of Seamarsh Hospital, under the guise of Matthew, awaiting Stella’s arrival.
Stella dismissed the butler for the night, opting to remain at the hospital herself.
She grabbed a small blanket from the supply room, resigning herself to a restless night on the corridor floor, her gaze ever watchful over Clint’s condition.
Maverick’s reassurance had granted her a sense of relief.
But her concern for Clint persisted. Her sleep was fitful, punctuated by frequent wakeful moments to monitor Clint’s status. Only when she confirmed his vital signs remained stable did she permit herself brief intervals of rest.
Stella mentally fortified herself, constantly reminding that she needed to preserve her own well-being. She needed to be healthy to be Clint’s steadfast pillar of support. She couldn’t afford to break down.
Awaking early the next morning, Stella was heartened by Clint’s improving condition. She hastily returned home to gather his necessities before rushing back to the hospital.
Upon her return, she was greeted by the sight of Clint stirring awake as a doctor examined him.
The burden of anxiety and fear that had been stifling her began to lighten. The previous day’s image of Clint, motionless in the hospital bed, had been deeply shocking.
Granted permission by the doctor, Stella donned sterile attire and entered the room.
She clasped Clint’s hand tightly, her voice tinged with anxious concern.
“Grandpa, how do you feel? Is there any discomfort?”
“Stella… Why are you here?” Clint’s voice wavered, his newly awakened state rendering speech difficult.
“I came as soon as I heard you’d collapsed and were hospitalized,”
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Stella answered.
“Had the hospital not informed me, were you planning to keep this a secret from me again? I’ve told you, you must inform me right away if you’re unwell. You…”
Her voice faltered as she looked at Clint’s wearied visage.
Clint offered a gentle smile, aware of the concern he’d caused her.
Switching topics, he queried, “Did you come alone? What about Maverick?”