Chapter 1413

Haley’s mind went blank for a moment.

She came to her senses and was about to ask him what to do when he suddenly pushed her down onto the bed.

Kristian pressed his muscular body against hers.

The hotel was a stone’s throw from the Anderson family’s residence.

After bidding Haley farewell, Matthew and Stella meandered back to their abode.

Matthew clasped Stella’s hand.

His thoughts were elsewhere as he pressed his lips together firmly.

Despite Haley’s apparent perfection, he couldn’t shake off his skepticism about her.

Engulfed in the happiness and puzzlement of discovering her biological mother, Stella failed to catch on to Matthew’s preoccupation.

She murmured, “It’s no surprise I’ve got a knack for design.

It runs in the family, after all.

”

With these words, she reached out to touch her face, her eyes wide with astonishment.

“And I bear such a striking resemblance to Haley.

She has to be my mother, doesn’t she? It all seems too surreal.

”

Her remarks gradually reclaimed Matthew’s focus.

He turned to her, the sight of her contentment tugging at his heart.

It was then that he found himself unable to burst her bubble of joy right then.

“Why are you so quiet? What’s troubling you?” Stella’s intuition picked up on Matthew’s unease.

Matthew shook his head, drew closer, and stole a ki*s from her lips, which were curved in a slight smile.

Looking deeply into her eyes, he murmured, “I hope this isn’t a dream.

”

Meanwhile, Benny and Flossie emerged from the vehicle.

The sight of the nightclub before them caught Flossie off guard.

Benny had invited her out tonight, leading her to believe it was a date.

She had chosen her attire with care, opting for a simple, elegant red high-neck dress.

Her long, curly hair fell loosely over her shoulders, creating an effortlessly chic look.

The idea that their date night would be at a nightclub had never crossed her mind.

Flossie looked up at Benny, who maintained his usual stoic demeanor.

For some reason, she sensed a layer of seriousness and tension beneath his calm facade.

As Benny made to move forward, Flossie linked her arm with his.

His sidelong glance sent her heart into a flutter, her palms damp with apprehension.

Benny spared her a brief look, then averted his eyes, allowing her to guide him inside.

A quiet sigh of relief escaped Flossie, consoling herself with the thought that perhaps the nightclub had something unique to offer.