Chapter 860

“Do you genuinely believe there’s no issue with Stella’s hand?”

Taken aback by her cryptic question and still reeling from Matthew’s earlier confrontation, Farris adopted an unfriendly tone.

“What are you insinuating?” he demanded, fixing his gaze on Mina.

Mina sneered and shot him a meaningful glance.

Without another word, she swiftly turned and hurried out of the office.

She stood at the doorway, clenched her fists, and declared with determination, “Stella, you have a husband, yet you try to steal Farris from me.

I wish you a miserable fate!”

Once back in the car, Matthew set aside the bag containing the medical records and fixed his gaze upon it.

His thoughts, however, were abruptly interrupted by the ringing of his phone.

Matthew withdrew his attention from the bag and retrieved his phone from his pocket.

The caller’s name displayed on the screen was Stella.

With a deep breath, he pressed his lips together, adjusting his mood before answering the call.

Stella’s gentle voice emanated from the other end of the line.

“Where are you?”

Matthew’s eyes briefly scanned the hospital and he concocted an excuse.

“I’m at the office, buried in work.

It looks like I’ll be working late tonight.

Please don’t wait up for me.

Get some rest.

”

“Okay,” Stella replied, her disappointment evident.

After a moment’s pause, she inquired with excitement, “Did you add the finishing touches to the sketch I left for you last night?”

Matthew didn’t deny it.

Before ending the call, he offered a gentle reminder to Stella.

“Remember, you’re still recovering.

Make sure to get proper rest.

Mia’s design project isn’t due until the end of the month.

There’s no need to rush.

”

“I understand.

Focus on your work.

I’ll wait for you to come back,”

Stella replied with a hint of happiness before ending the call.

After some contemplation, Matthew dialed Cordell’s number.

Once the call connected, Cordell’s teasing voice came through from the other end.

“Mr.

Clark, have you finally managed to pry yourself away from a lady’s embrace this early in the morning?”