Ste didn’t notice the slight change in his expression.


    She turned around, nced at Be, and then looked back at him.


    “Has Alissa known about her connection with Be?”


    Matthew shook his head slightly and exined, “I was nning to wait until Be returned to tell her the truth about her real identity.


    Then let her decide whether to rekindle her friendship with Alissa.


    But now, things have changed and Be is still unconscious.


    When she wakes up, she’ll decide for herself.


    ”


    Ste nodded and said, “It’s really up to them.


    We shouldn’t interfere.


    Besides, Be’s memory isn’t fully clear, so her feelings for Alissa aren’t what they used to be.


    If Alissa learns everything too soon, it couldplicate things for everyone.


    ”


    Ste then recalled Alissa unwittingly revealing sensitive information about her best friend’s past and husband.


    She murmured, “But Alissa should at least know who my real father is.


    ”


    While Ste had always been curious about her parents, now was not the time to delve into it.


    She simply wanted her family to be safe.


    Matthew squeezed her hand and advised, “Let’s not dwell on that.


    Right now, we need to focus on Be waking up.


    ”


    Ste nodded, feeling a mix of emotions but choosing to keep them hidden.


    Matthew sighed internally.Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.


    His investigations into Kristian had helped him piece together some of the past.


    He suspected Ste’s father must have died, and the circumstances back then were probably harsh.


    He preferred Ste not to keep digging for more answers.


    The next morning, Ste woke abruptly from her sleep.


    She sprang up, relieved to find Be sleeping soundly in the bed next to hers.


    Matthew was not in the hospital room.


    Ste remembered talking with him before she fell asleep.


    After gathering herself, she stepped outside and asked a bodyguard, “Did Matthew leave?”


    The bodyguard nodded slightly.


    “Mr.


    rk left early today, but he didn’t mention where he was going.


    He just instructed us to stay here.


    ”


    Ste acknowledged this, nced back at the still unconscious Be, and said to the bodyguard, “Okay, please keep watching over my mom.


    I’m going to get some breakfast.


    ”


    The bodyguard quickly said, “I can get it for you.


    ”


    Ste shook her head and said, “No, I’ll handle it.


    I know what Matthew likes.


    ”


    Knowing Matthew had been swamped with matters rted to her, Ste wanted to pick up his favorite breakfast as a small gesture of appreciation.


    The bodyguard reluctantly agreed to stay.


    Ste handed her phone number to the bodyguard, instructing, “If my mom starts to wake up, call me right away.


    ”


    The bodyguard, still uneasy, suggested, “There are enough of us here.


    Shouldn’t I apany you?”


    Ste smiled, reassuring him, “Thank you, but I’ll be fine on my own.


    The people who might want to hurt me are no longer around.


    I can leave without worry knowing you’re here with my mom.


    ”


    The bodyguard epted her decision.


    Ste then left the room by herself.


    As she exited the hospital, she was surprised to see Bet stepping out of a car.


    She was astonished that he hade personally.