Matthewbored to draw a steadying breath, but apprehension and guilt clung to him still, anchoring him in a quagmire of remorse.


    Tenderly, he lifted Ste’s hand and ced it over his own heart, as if sealing a sacred covenant.


    “The moment you awaken, I’ll follow your lead,e what may.


    ”


    All he received in return was the sterile, mechanical beep of the medical instruments.


    Matthew Lingered in the ICU until a nurse diplomatically informed him of the visiting hour restrictions.


    Upon exiting the room, he didn’t go far, choosing instead to stand behind the ICU’s thick ss window, wordlessly offering Ste his silentpanionship.


    It wasn’t until his phone buzzed with a call from Fernando that he finally moved into action.


    Over the line, Fernando revealed the initial findings of their inquiry.


    “Someone has tampered with the road surveince footage.


    ”


    Matthew’s eyes narrowed, his voice cold and unyielding.


    “Then contact the vehicle owners who were parked nearby and check their dashcams We’ll unearth everyst clue to identify those responsible.


    ”


    Ste’s injury was a secret too heavy to stay hidden for Long.


    Lucia made her way to the hospital, her movements shaky and uncertain.


    Her eyes fell upon Matthew in the hallway, and she staggered, almost losing her bnce.


    A servant quickly steadied her as she approached Matthew, her voice trembling as she inquired, “Matthew, what’s going on? What happened to Ste?”


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    Her voice broke, and tears filled her eyes at the sight of Ste in the intensive care unit.


    “Grandma?” Matthew was surprised to see her.


    He offered his arm to Lucia, guiding her to sit on a nearby bench.


    “Why did youe here?


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    “This morning, I received a call informing me that Ste had been in an ident.


    I thought it was just a cruel joke.


    ” Lucia’s voice faltered, tears streaming down her face.


    “What happened? How did she end up in the hospital?”


    Matthew’s face darkened as he pieced things together.


    It must have been Stevie’s doing.


    He hadn’t even had the chance to confront Stevie, yet thetter was already making moves against the rk family.


    “Oh, Ste.


    ” Lucia’s voice was filled with heartbreak.