He then reached into the bedside table, pulled out an envelope, and presented it to Ste.
Puzzled, Ste asked, “What’s this?”
“Open it,” Clint directed, lifting his chin slightly.
Ste epted the thin envelope from his hand, puzzled about its contents.
Carefully opening the slim envelope, she discovered their marriage certificate inside.
She was dumbfounded.
Clint broke into a smile.
“I’ve held onto this for quite a while.
It’s time it returned to its rightful owners.
The rest of your life is now yours to shape.
”
“Grandpa…” Unable to find the right words, Ste simply embraced Clint, tears spilling from her eyes.
The next day, Oliver returned from his globetrotting adventure,nding at Seamarsh Airport.
Fresh off the ne, he dropped by the hospital and took Clint back to Bysea.
After going through the discharge formalities for the old man, Matthew and Ste said goodbye to Clint.
As he prepared to leave, Matthew observed Clint’s wistful expression and reassured him, “You’re always wee back in Seamarsh.
”
Clint nodded and exchanged a few parting words with Ste before stepping into the car.
As the car drove away, Ste kept waving her hand.
Tears were welling up i
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n her eyes, and her heart was full of sadness and reluctance.
.
Only after the car vanished from view did Matthew shift his attention back to Ste.
Her eyes were brimming with tears.
Matthew enveloped her in a warm embrace, cradling her face in his hand.
His voice tinged withpassion, he said, “Don’t be sad.
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”
Tears cascaded down Ste’s cheeks.
Matthew gently lowered his head and ki*sed her forehead.
“Stop crying.
If you continue, people will think I’ve mistreated you.
”
At that, Ste nced around and noticed the asional passerby casting curious nces their way.
She sniffled, regaining herposure before pulling away from Matthew.