Benny scrutinized Flossie’s face, searching for any hint of falsehood in her steadfast deration.


    Flossie pressed on, revealing, “Someone has been looking for you at the hospital.


    ”


    At her words, a shadow passed over Benny’s features, his eyes darkening with contemtion.


    After a moment, he responded with a cold sneer, “Then let’s unveil the truth to them.


    ”


    “The truth?” Flossie’s confusion was palpable.


    “We’ll lead them to believe I am dead.


    That way, I can maneuver freely.


    ” Benny’s n was clear.


    Flossie, grasping his intent, couldn’t help but smile.


    “I’ve already set that in motion.


    ”


    Matthew and Ste went to Matthew’s grandparents’ for dinner two days on.


    En route, Matthew’s phone buzzed with a message from Fernando.


    The text detailed the investigation’s findings.


    “Hospital records show Benny was admitted the day he got injured, but he didn’t make it.


    No one imed him, so the hospital handled the cremation.


    We’ve located Benny’s final resting ce in the cemetery.


    ”


    Reading through, Matthew breathed a sigh of relief.


    He texted back, steady as ever, “Need to know who took Benny to the hospital.


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    Fernando’s reply came swift.


    “On it! Heading to find out now.


    ”


    After Matthew pocketed his phone, the weight that had burdened him lifted, giving way to a subtle smile.


    Ste caught the shift in his demeanor and inquired with a smile of her own, “All sorted?”


    “Yep.


    ” He nodded.


    “Cleared a big hurdle.


    ”


    “That’s wonderful.


    You’ve seemed offtely, which had me worried.


    ”


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    Grasping her hand, Matthew offered, “My apologies for the concern.


    It’s behind us now.


    ”


    Ste responded not with words but by resting her head on his shoulder, seeking sce in the quiet.


    The conversation faded into silence.


    Upon their arrival at the vi, they were greeted with a Lavish spread.


    Waldo presided over the meal, with Lucia positioned across from Ste and Matthew, persistently reminding Matthew to look after Ste.


    The meal unfolded in pleasant ord.