Unable to bear witness to Ste’s anguish any longer, Miley gently extracted the phone from her grasp.


    “Let it go for now.


    Don’t delve into Flossie’s affairs just yet.


    I’m sure she’ll exin everything in due time.


    ”This is from N?velDrama.Org.


    Seeing Ste’s rare moment of vulnerability, Miley’s sympathy deepened.


    She helped Ste to her feet, urging, “First, change out of this dress.


    You can’t keep wearing this.


    And when Matthew awakens, he wouldn’t want to see you in such distress.


    ”


    At the mention of Matthew’s name, Ste’s eyes twitched slightly, finally responding to Miley’s words.


    Miley guided her to the adjacent ward, where Fernando had left a set of clothes for Ste.


    Since Matthew’s injury, strict measures were put in ce to safeguard against potential threats, confining ess to the entire floor solely to medical personnel.


    As Ste shed the wedding gown, the sight of bloodstains provoked a pang of anguish within her.


    She shut her eyes tightly, endeavoring to suppress the bitterness that threatened to consume her.


    “Ste?” Miley’s gentle rap on the door conveyed her concern, fearing the worst for Ste’s well-being.


    Ste emerged from the room, her red and swollen eyes betraying her silent anguish.


    Miley, ever attentive, noticed her condition immediately.


    Her gaze fell upon Ste’s reddened knee, likely the result of an unnoticed ident.


    With a resigned sigh, Miley guided her onward.


    Meanwhile, Neville conversed with the bodyguards; their exchange concluded, and Miley approached Neville, conveying Ste’s injury.


    “Ste hurt her knee.


    Can you fetch some ointment from Cordell and bring back dinner?”


    Neville nodded promptly, hastening to fulfill the task.


    Shortly after, Cordell arrived personally with the ointment.


    Seated on a bench in the corridor, Ste remained eerily still, her demeanor resembling that of a lifeless figure.


    Miley, armed with the ointment, expressed her gratitude to Cordell before turning her attention to Ste’s injury.


    With gentle hands, she applied the ointment to Ste’s reddened knee and shin, mindful of any signs of difort.


    Yet, Ste remained unresponsive throughout the process.


    Witnessing Ste in such a state stirred a deep sense ofpassion within Miley.


    She offered sce through her silent presence, aforting embrace amidst the palpable sorrow.


    Half an hour passed, and Neville returned with the meal.


    Miley set up the food box and utensils, urging Ste to eat.


    “You need to eat something to keep your strength up.


    You can’t afford to copse before Matthew wakes up.


    ”


    With a heavy heart, Ste bowed her head, setting the food aside.


    She shook her head wearily, her voice strained and tired as she replied, “I’m not hungry.


    You go ahead and eat.


    ”


    Undeterred, Miley insisted, cing the utensils back into her grasp.


    “You’re the pir of the entire rk family now.


    If you falter, the elders will be left without support,” she reasoned.


    Reluctantly, Ste conceded and began to eat, spurred by Miley’s words.