He would likely reconcile with her.


    Lindsay was secretly pleased.


    Ste had always been a thorn in her side.


    Matthew, Waldo, and Lucia allvished attention on Ste, but Lindsay believed that she deserved it all.


    With Ste gone, the entire rk family would find tranquility, and the affection she craved would finallye back to her.


    Despite her good mood, Lindsay maintained her facade of concern.


    Worriedly, she said, “Maybe Ste is just missing.


    She might still be alright.


    ”


    Joann sneered, “Missing? I heard the ne was aze before it crashed into the sea.


    From such a height, there would be no trace left of her.


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    “Don’t speak like that.


    God bless her.


    Grandpa and Grandma will be heartbroken if they find out,” Lindsay responded.


    Joann, disappointed, retorted, “Don’t be naive.


    Why are you defending her? Isn’t it better if she’s dead? With Ste out of the picture, Matthew will be yours.


    ”


    Lindsay remained silent, though she couldn’t suppress a smile.


    Joann continued, “You’re too kind.


    The rk family will only mourn Ste briefly.


    As time passes, who will remember her? Eventually, you’ll be Mrs.


    rk.


    Isn’t that what you want? Don’t you have feelings for Matthew?”


    Drawing out her words, Joann teased, “Mrs.


    rk… Mrs.


    rk…”


    Hearing Joann’s ttering words, Lindsa


    y relished the moment, feeling her vanity swell.


    She responded demurely, “Stop teasing me.


    ”


    Yet, her eyes darkened with contemtion.


    Joann’s words rang true.


    With Ste gone and Matthew still young, he would undoubtedly marry again.


    That woman had to be her.


    Inwardly, Lindsay prayed fervently.


    She wished that Ste would never return.


    Three days had passed, and there was still no news of Ste and Be.


    The search and rescue team gradually gave up and withdrew.


    Kristian visited Matthew at Prosper Bay.


    Since Ste’s ident, Matthew had not been to thepany, which led Kristian to believe that Matthew was utterly despondent.


    The two met in the living room, with Matthew looking exhausted in his pajamas.


    Kristian was pleased to see Matthew so dispirited but masked his delight with a facade of mncholy.


    “I haven’t seen you in a few days, and you’ve lost weight.


    ” Kristian, wearing a mask of concern, advised, “Take it easy.


    If Ste and Be are in heaven, they wouldn’t want us to remain this depressed.


    ”


    Hearing Kristian’s thinly veiled eagerness to ept Ste’s and Be’s deaths, Matthew secretly sneered.


    He suspected Kristian was already nning his next move.