Chapter 1537

Suddenly, her phone started ringing.

Haley fumbled through Stella’s bag, pulling out the phone and glancing at the screen.

Matthew’s name sent a jolt of nervousness through her.

Taking a deep breath to steady herself, Haley answered, “Matthew…”

“Why are you answering Stella’s phone? Where is she?” Matthew asked sternly.

Suddenly, he heard Stella’s cry in the background.

Matthew tensed.

“What happened? Put Stella on!”

“Stella hurt her hand by the cafe door.

It’s bleeding a lot,” Haley chocked out.

Matthew’s heart lurched.

He hadn’t expected Stella to get hurt while he was away for a moment.

“Did you call an ambulance? I’m on my way.

”

Just then, the wail of a siren filled the air.

“The ambulance is here,” Haley said hurriedly.

“I’m taking her to the hospital.

”

The call ended abruptly.

Haley stowed the phone and helped the paramedics get Stella into the ambulance.

Inside the ambulance, a doctor tended to Stella’s wound.

Initially, Haley feigned excessive concern.

But as Stella grew distracted, she fell silent, observing quietly.

Slipping her phone out of sight, Haley sent a quick message to Kristian.

“It’s done.

Your turn.

”

At the hospital, Stella was whisked into a treatment room, Haley following close behind.

The doctor examined the X-rays, then spoke calmly.

“Two broken fingers.

They’ll need

to be immobilized for at least a month.

”

Stella’s face paled.

“How long before I can draw again?” she asked anxiously.

The doctor sighed.

“Drawing? You need at least two months of complete rest.

No movement.

Otherwise, you risk permanent damage.

”

Stella’s eyes welled up.

Her expression grew dejected.

The door suddenly burst open, revealing a frantic Matthew.

His eyes fell on Stella’s hand, encased in a bulky bandage, and his heart sank.

Anger flared in him.

“Who did this to her?” he demanded, his gaze flashing towards Haley.

Flustered by his outburst, Haley stammered, “I-I don’t know.

I was inside the cafe and didn’t see what happened.

Stella was already hurt when I came out.

”

Matthew’s scowl remained firmly in place.