Chapter 2248

He knew Matthew was a responsible individual and suspected that the pressure from the Wheeler family was causing the distance between him and Stella.

Matthew responded in a deep voice, “Grandpa, don’t worry.

I know what I need to do.

If there’s nothing else, I’ll leave now.

”

Waldo chose brevity and gestured for him to leave.

Matthew acknowledged and began to depart.

After taking a few steps, he was abruptly struck by dizziness.

He grasped his head in an attempt to clear his senses, but the pain was intense and his sight was distorted.

In an instant, his strength faltered, and he slumped onto the nearby sofa.

“Matthew!” Just before losing consciousness, Matthew heard Waldo’s distressed call.

He struggled to open his eyes, catching a blurred glimpse of Stella’s concerned face.

Then, darkness engulfed him.

In the bedroom, the family doctor assessed Matthew.

Lucia gazed at her unconscious grandson, tears streaming down her face.

She was overwhelmed by both anxiety for Matthew and frustration toward Waldo.

Noticing Matthew’s and Stella’s recent odd behavior, she had hoped Waldo could address it.

She never anticipated such an outcome.

Focusing her anger on Waldo, she demanded, “What happened? Did you strike him?”

Waldo, looking pained, responded, “I didn’t! We were having a normal conversation.

As he was preparing to leave, he abruptly collapsed.

”

“I refuse to believe that.

If you didn’t harm him, why would my healthy grandson faint?” Lucia’s tears continued unabated.

Waldo, distressed for both his grandson and wife, assisted her to a seat and attempted to console her.

Stella remained quiet at the bedside, deeply concerned as the only one aware of the cause.

The doctor soon finished the preliminary examination.

Lucia and Waldo approached urgently, asking, “What’s his condition? Is he going to be alright?”

The family doctor shook his head, his demeanor somber.

“I haven’t identified any problems so far, so I can’t pinpoint the cause of Matthew’s sudden fainting.

If you remain concerned, you may want to take him to the hospital for a thorough evaluation.

”

Waldo and Lucia exchanged uneasy glances, both apprehensive.

Waldo promptly instructed, “Prepare the car immediately.

We’re going to the hospital.

”

Stella’s expression shifted, and she quickly interjected, “Waldo, wait a moment.

”