“Thankfully, you reached out to me in time.


    ”


    The memory of Elizabeth charging toward Ste with a knife sent shivers down Matthew’s spine.


    He was relieved to have been there to protect her.


    Ste furrowed her brows.


    “I was worried sick.


    Elizabeth was unhinged.


    If she and the doctor had joined forces, I feared I wouldn’t be able to keep Be safe.


    ”


    As she spoke, her gaze grew distant, and she let out a resigned sigh.


    She couldn’t help but think that if Be were her own mother, she’d have the rights to seek justice for her.


    But now, she was merely an outsider, and she had to tread carefully in offeringfort.


    “No matter what lies ahead, promise me you’ll reach out to me immediately.


    Don’t try to face it alone,” Matthew cautioned.


    “Even if it was just Elizabeth you were up against today, you would still be in danger when she lost her mind.


    Understand?”


    He didn’t want Ste taking unnecessary risks.


    His only wish was for her to be safe.


    Ste nodded somberly, her voice muffled as she replied, “I understand.


    ”


    Sensing her distress, Matthew knew her thoughts were consumed by Be.


    He narrowed his eyes, awaiting the results of Cordell’s second test to confirm Ste’s rtionship with Be.


    With a gentle gesture, he pinched her cheek.


    “Cheer up.


    We’re heading back to the rk family house for dinnerter.


    ”


    Ste was taken aback.


    “So suddenly? Is everything okay?”


    Matthew’s smile was reassuring.


    “No need to fret.


    Grandma wants to see you.


    It’s been too long, and she misses you.


    ”


    Ste and Matthew returned to the rk family estate today.


    On their way there, they dropped by some shops and bought some health supplements.


    As soon as they walked into the living room, Ste heard someughter inside.


    She recognized Lucia’s voice.


    But there was another unfamiliar female voice she had never heard before.


    She subconsciously looked at Matthew and asked, “Is there a guest today?”


    Matthew shook his head.


    He also looked a little confused.


    “I don’t know.


    Grandma hasn’t mentioned it to me.


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    ”


    In the living room, Waldo sat in his old seat while Lucia talked to a woman.


    Ste couldn’t see the woman’s face from where she stood.


    But through the woman’s back and voice, she could tell that she was a young woman.


    Ste was a little curious, but she didn’t say anything.


    She walked over and greeted Lucia, saying, “Hello, Lucia! Matthew and I are back.


    ”


    It was only then that Lucia noticed that Ste and Matthew were already there.


    She waved at Ste and greeted her warmly, “Oh, Ste, you’re here.


    ”


    Then, she saw the things in Ste’s hands.


    She smiled and pretended toin, “Hey, why do you bring so many things? You don’t have to give us any gifts, okay?”