Chapter 1867

“Thankfully, you reached out to me in time.

”

The memory of Elizabeth charging toward Stella with a knife sent shivers down Matthew’s spine.

He was relieved to have been there to protect her.

Stella furrowed her brows.

“I was worried sick.

Elizabeth was unhinged.

If she and the doctor had joined forces, I feared I wouldn’t be able to keep Bella safe.

”

As she spoke, her gaze grew distant, and she let out a resigned sigh.

She couldn’t help but think that if Bella were her own mother, she’d have the rights to seek justice for her.

But now, she was merely an outsider, and she had to tread carefully in offering comfort.

“No matter what lies ahead, promise me you’ll reach out to me immediately.

Don’t try to face it alone,” Matthew cautioned.

“Even if it was just Elizabeth you were up against today, you would still be in danger when she lost her mind.

Understand?”

He didn’t want Stella taking unnecessary risks.

His only wish was for her to be safe.

Stella nodded somberly, her voice muffled as she replied, “I understand.

”

Sensing her distress, Matthew knew her thoughts were consumed by Bella.

He narrowed his eyes, awaiting the results of Cordell’s second test to confirm Stella’s relationship with Bella.

With a gentle gesture, he pinched her cheek.

“Cheer up.

We’re heading back to the Clark family house for dinner later.

”

Stella was taken aback.

“So suddenly? Is everything okay?”

Matthew’s smile was reassuring.

“No need to fret.

Grandma wants to see you.

It’s been too long, and she misses you.

”

Stella and Matthew returned to the Clark family estate today.

On their way there, they dropped by some shops and bought some health supplements.

As soon as they walked into the living room, Stella heard some laughter inside.

She recognized Lucia’s voice.

But there was another unfamiliar female voice she had never heard before.

She subconsciously looked at Matthew and asked, “Is there a guest today?”

Matthew shook his head.

He also looked a little confused.

“I don’t know.

Grandma hasn’t mentioned it to me.

Come on, let’s go in and have a look.

”

In the living room, Waldo sat in his old seat while Lucia talked to a woman.

Stella couldn’t see the woman’s face from where she stood.

But through the woman’s back and voice, she could tell that she was a young woman.

Stella was a little curious, but she didn’t say anything.

She walked over and greeted Lucia, saying, “Hello, Lucia! Matthew and I are back.

”

It was only then that Lucia noticed that Stella and Matthew were already there.

She waved at Stella and greeted her warmly, “Oh, Stella, you’re here.

”

Then, she saw the things in Stella’s hands.

She smiled and pretended to complain, “Hey, why do you bring so many things? You don’t have to give us any gifts, okay?”