Chapter 2021

Matthew had explicitly instructed everyone involved to maintain silence about the matter.

Then, how did the news get out?

As he pondered potential leaks, Stella, less burdened by these thoughts, grasped his hand reassuringly.

“I’ll go home with you.

It might comfort Lucia to see me,” she suggested, hope flickering in her voice.

However, her gaze drifted toward Bella’s ward, her concern evident.

Bella, still unconscious, was unaware of the turmoil around her, and the thought of her waking up to solitude weighed on Stella.

Sensing her conflict, Matthew squeezed her hand gently.

“It’s okay.

Stay here with Bella.

I’ll head back and see what’s happening.

Perhaps I’m wrong.

Grandma rarely uses the internet or talks to outsiders; she might not know anything.

”

Stella hesitated, and then nodded in agreement.

“If Lucia really did faint because of me, call me immediately.

I’ll talk to her and reassure her that I’m safe.

”

Matthew gave a slight nod, affirming their plan.

“Okay!”

Stella, considering the broader implications, suggested, “Why don’t we just make a public announcement now? Kristian is arrested, and both Bella and I are safe.

There’s no need to keep the truth from the public anymore.

We can put an end to all the speculation.

”

Her mind drifted to Miley, Alissa, and her colleagues back at the studio, who were undoubtedly fraught with concern over her situation.

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“Don’t worry, I’ve already instructed Fernando to handle the announcement.

”

With their plan set, Matthew departed f

or the Clark family house.

In Lucia’s room, alongside Waldo and the family’s private doctor, was Lindsay, all gathered around Lucia who remained unconscious on the bed.

When Matthew entered the room and saw Lindsay, his expression instantly turned icy, and he briskly moved past her to address the doctor directly.

“What happened? What caused my grandma to fall unconscious?”

The doctor responded reassuringly, “She became overly emotional, which caused her to faint.

However, her condition has now stabilized.

She should wake up soon.

”

Matthew’s tension eased slightly at the news, but his expression remained somber.

As the doctor provided the update, Lucia began to stir.

Her eyes fluttered open, and upon seeing Matthew, she weakly called out, “Matthew, is that you?”

Rushing to her side, Matthew asked, “Grandma.

How are you feeling now?”

Lucia, gathering a bit of strength, replied, “I’m alright.

”

But her momentary calm quickly gave way to anxiety as she pressed for more information, her voice laden with worry.

“Please, I need to know the truth.

Where’s Stella? Is she safe?”

Matthew held Lucia’s hand and said reassuringly, “Grandma, don’t worry.

She is fine.

”

But Lucia was not convinced.

For her, Matthew was trying to comfort her with a lie.