Chapter 1406

As she reached for the utensils, Matthew halted her, offering a forkful of food.

He intended to feed her.

Stella chuckled.

“Babe, I’ve only got one hand down.

The other’s fine.

I can manage.

”

Matthew shook his head, holding the fork firm.

“You need to take it easy for that wound to heal.

Too much movement, and it’ll slow things down.

”

Stella relented with a smile.

She didn’t argue, finishing breakfast with Matthew’s help.

Afterward, seeing Matthew showing no signs of heading to work, she reminded him, “It’s almost ten.

Aren’t you supposed to be at the office?”

“I’m off today, sticking around with you,” Matthew answered.

“What’s the plan? Watch TV or read the script?”

Stella sensed his concern and paused before reassuring him, “Your grandma once told me being Mrs.

Clark’s tough.

But you always have my back.

Last night was just a fluke.

I’ve got this.

Besides, you’re not just my hubby but also boss man to a whole bunch at Prosperity Group.

Can’t ditch work for me, right?”

Matthew chewed his lip, ready to speak when Stella’s phone buzzed.

He motioned for her to answer.

Seeing Clint’s name on the caller ID, Stella’s heart skipped a beat.

Did Clint know about the cruise incident?

With unease, Stella picked up.

Clint’s voice sounded stern.

“Stella, get back to Bysea pronto.

”

“Grandpa, what’s wrong?” Stella fretted.

“Are you okay?”

“We’ll chat when you’re here,” Clint insisted, voice firm.

The short phone call with Clint made Stella quite worried.

What could be so urgent in Bysea that her grandfather would suddenly ask her to return?

Naturally, Matthew noticed Stella’s worried expression, which made him a little nervous too.

“What did Grandpa say to you?” he asked.

Heaving a sigh, Stella told him everything Clint told her on the call.

She wanted Matthew to help her make a decision.

“Is Grandpa sick again? He was sick before, but he didn’t tell me.

Could he be seriously ill this time?”

The thought of Clint being seriously sick made Stella very nervous and she couldn’t sit still any longer.

She hurriedly stood up with the intention of packing her things.

“Hey, calm down first, okay? You shouldn’t overthink.

Perhaps there’s just something grandpa needs to discuss with you and it’s not convenient to talk about it on phone.

Don’t get too worked up,”