Chapter 1144

He tried to sit up as he spoke.

Stella immediately placed a pillow behind him for extra support.

“Are you sure you’re okay? Tell me the truth.

”

“I am.

I promise.

” Matthew tried his best to sound less tired.

“I just had a couple of drinks with Benny.

There’s no need to worry.

”

A huge lump formed in Stella’s throat, preventing her from speaking.

Matthew tried to trivialize the situation, but she knew things weren’t that easy.

Benny had planted a bomb on her and held her at gunpoint to threaten Matthew.

“It’s all in the past now.

” Matthew gently patted her head.

“I’ll be careful next time.

”

“Next time?” Stella narrowed her eyes at him.

Matthew smiled lightly.

“Oh my bad.

There isn’t going to be a next time.

I want water, my love.

”

He changed the topic to ease her mind.

Stella poured him a glass.

Matthew took a few sips, then patted the spot beside him.

“Come.

”

Without hesitation, Stella crawled onto the bed beside him.

As soon as she was sitting, he pulled her in for a ki*s.

Stella gently pushed him away.

“You should be careful; you’re injured.

”

“But I’m fine…” Matthew whined playfully.

“Just let me ki*s you.

”

He pulled her in again, finding comfort in the ki*s.

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Matthew pulled away only when Stella let out a small yelp.

“Are you injured?

Did the doctor take care of it?”

“Yeah.

” Stella spoke softly.

“I’m sorry.

Matthew.

”

“I’m the one who should be apologizing.

” Matthew placed a gentle ki*s on her forehead as he held her tightly in his arms.

“I would do anything to protect you, even if it means sacrificing myself.

You’re my wife.

”

Stella was about to say something when a small knock at the door interrupted their moment.

It turned out to be Lucia who was at the door.

Stella instantly got out of Matthew’s bed.

With an awkward smile, she greeted, “Grandma…”

Lucia stared at them for a few seconds and quickly understood what was happening.

Her gaze softened.

“Stella, my dear.

I didn’t know you were here as well.

I came to check on this reckless guy.

”

Lucia glared at Matthew.