The doctor answered, “We’ll need more tests to confirm, but right now, her head seems to be fine.


    ”


    “When will she wake up?” Bet asked.


    The doctor looked up, his expression steady.


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    It depends on how she responds.


    ”


    He then nced at the sobbing woman on the floor, his tone firm.


    “The patient needs a quiet environment to heal.


    Please keep it down while you’re here.


    ”


    With a final, reassuring nod, the doctor turned and left.


    After Ste was transferred to a VIP ward, Matthew strode toward it, Bet trailing behind.


    He suddenly halted and turned to confront Bet.


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    “I don’t want you in there,” Matthew said coldly.


    Bet’s face fell, his disappointment evident.


    “I have to see her.


    She’s your wife, but-“


    Matthew interrupted, his voice resolute.


    “Until Ste is ready to ept you into her life, she’s only my wife.


    She’s not involved with your family right now.


    ”


    Matthew eased the door closed behind him.


    Stey still in the bed, her face pale and marked with bruises.


    Matthew stood by her side, his lips pressed tightly together, his face etched with deep regret.


    If only he hadn’t been away on that business trip, Joann wouldn’t have had the chance to hurt Ste, and none of this pain would have happened.


    He couldn’t bear to think of how frightened she must have been, facing those dangers all alone.


    He pulled up a chair, settled into it, and gently took Ste’s hand in his.


    Her palm was wrapped in a bandage, and the wounds on her arm were still visible despite the doctor’s efforts.


    Matthew’s eyes were filled with concern as he held her hand tightly, trying to offer somefort.


    The ward was wrapped in silence, punctuated only by the steady drip of the IV.


    After some time, Fernando gently tapped on the door and whispered, “Mr.


    rk, Mr.


    Pierce is here to see you.


    ”


    Matthew carefully ced Ste’s hand back on the bed, and then stood and walked out.


    In the hallway, Neville’s eyes widened with surprise when he saw Matthew.


    Matthew looked like he had juste through a storm.


    Mud streaked his clothes and shoes.


    His face was tired, and his eyes were red.