Matthew labored to draw a steadying breath, but apprehension and guilt clung to him still, anchoring him in a quagmire of remorse.
Tenderly, he lifted Stella’s hand and placed it over his own heart, as if sealing a sacred covenant.
“The moment you awaken, I’ll follow your lead, come what may.”
All he received in return was the sterile, mechanical beep of the medical instruments.
Matthew Lingered in the ICU until a nurse diplomatically informed him of the visiting hour restrictions.
Upon exiting the room, he didn’t go far, choosing instead to stand behind the ICU’s thick glass window, wordlessly offering Stella his silent companionship.
It wasn’t until his phone buzzed with a call from Fernando that he finally moved into action.
Over the line, Fernando revealed the initial findings of their inquiry.
“Someone has tampered with the road surveillance footage.”
Matthew’s eyes narrowed, his voice cold and unyielding.
“Then contact the vehicle owners who were parked nearby and check their dashcams We’ll unearth every last clue to identify those responsible.”
Stella’s injury was a secret too heavy to stay hidden for Long.
Lucia made her way to the hospital, her movements shaky and uncertain.
Her eyes fell upon Matthew in the hallway, and she staggered, almost losing her balance.
A servant quickly steadied her as she approached Matthew, her voice trembling as she inquired, “Matthew, what’s going on? What happened to Stella?”
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Her voice broke, and tears filled her eyes at the sight of Stella in the intensive care unit.
“Grandma?” Matthew was surprised to see her. He offered his arm to Lucia, guiding her to sit on a nearby bench.
“Why did you come here?
He had explicitly instructed Fernando to keep the news of Stella’s injury under wraps, yet here was Lucia, fully aware and deeply distressed.
“This morning, I received a call informing me that Stella had been in an accident. I thought it was just a cruel joke.” Lucia’s voice faltered, tears streaming down her face.
“What happened? How did she end up in the hospital?”
Matthew’s face darkened as he pieced things together. It must have been Stevie’s doing.
He hadn’t even had the chance to confront Stevie, yet the latter was already making moves against the Clark family.
“Oh, Stella.” Lucia’s voice was filled with heartbreak.