Chapter 2265

Stella’s retort came swiftly.

“Who I dine with isn’t your concern.”

But Matthew, relentless, pressed further.

“How is it not my concern? You’re still my wife, and it’s obvious Sanford has other intentions.”

Stella found his accusation almost amusing in its absurdity.

“I’m not alone with Sanford.

My mother is there, and we’re in a public space.

What exactly are you worried about?”

She looked him up and down before continuing with bitter sarcasm, “Or do you think I’m the kind of person who would betray our marriage? Just because you lost your memory, does that mean you also doubt my character?”

Her voice trembled, her words laden with the pain she could no longer contain.

The more she questioned, the deeper her sorrow grew.

Her eyes, brimming with unshed tears, locked on Matthew, blurring her vision with a mix of frustration and grief.

“Stella… that’s not what I meant..” Matthew’s voice softened, taking on a gentleness unfamiliar to him.

But his tender tone only deepened Stella’s heartache.

She quickly turned her face away, desperately trying to hold back the flood of emotions.

However, the emotions she had long buried surged uncontrollably.

No matter how hard she tried to hold back, the tears flowed freely.

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Watching her like this, Matthew felt an overwhelming tightness in his chest, a sharp pang cutting through him.

Compelled by an instinct he didn’t fully understand, he gently cupped her face, wiping away the tears that wouldn’t stop falling.

“I’m sorry.

It’s all my fault.

I shouldn’t have doubted you, but..”

He hesitated, searching for the right words.

Stella’s tears fell faster now, and the sight was too much for him to bear.

Unable to hold back, Matthew finally spoke from the heart.

“Some feelings overwhelm me.

I don’t understand it, but whenever I see you with Sanford, this anger just rises inside me.”

His tone wavered between concern for her and frustration with himself.

At his admission, Stella looked up, surprised by his sudden vulnerability.

Seizing the moment, Matthew gently added, “Can you keep your distance from Sanford?”

Only then did Stella realize the underlying motive behind his seemingly heartfelt confession.

The request to avoid Sanford was what he truly intended from the beginning.

Matthew still had no romantic feelings for her.

Their marriage simply stirred his possessive instincts, compelling him to shield her from other men.

Otherwise, why did he always harp on their reputation and union?

Understanding this, Stella pushed him away, creating space between them.