Chapter 742
When Love Comes Late
He pulled out his phone, only to find it had been off the entire time.
After finishing breakfast and finding no word from Matthew, Stella decided to visit her grandfather at the hospital.
Before heading out, she told Erin, âIf Matthew returns, let him know Iâve gone to see Grandpa at the hospital.
â
âUnderstood, Mrs.
Clark.
â
Stella nodded and made her way outside, only to be met by a row of imposing bodyguards.
Their towering statures and stone-faced expressions unnerved her.
âWell⦠Whatâs going on?â Stella asked in confusion.
One of the bodyguards answered, âMr.
Clark instructed us to safeguard you.
We are not to let you out of our sight.
â
Matthew?
Stellaâs brow furrowed.
âDo you know where he is?â
âWe donât have that information,â the bodyguard answered.
Realizing she wouldnât glean anything from them, Stella quietly climbed into the car they had prepared.
At the hospital, Clintâs recovery was going well.
Stella found him in the garden playing cards with other patients.
When he saw her, Clint offered a gentle smile and beckoned her to sit.
âIâll be heading back to my room after this round.
â
Silently, Stella sat and watched him play.
The game ended and with Stellaâs assistance, Clint made his way back to his room.
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She helped him onto the bed and poured a glass of water for him.
âHow have you been holding up?â Clint asked after a sip, smiling warmly at her.
âEverythingâs fine,â Stella replied.
âMatthew visited yesterday.
He mentioned youâve been swamped with work.
Have things improved between you two?â Clint asked, eyeing her thoughtfully.
Caught off guard, Stella finally said, âHeâs been good to me.
â