Ste felt a heavy pressure on her chest, as though her heart was being squeezed tight.


    She forced a smile and said, “I’m okay.


    Please don’t worry about me.


    I understand that Lindsay got hurt while trying to help Matthew.


    I know what really matters.


    ”


    Lucia and Waldo shared a look of deep concern, their hearts heavy with sympathy for Ste.


    They started to speak, but Ste quickly changed the subject.


    “Lucia, you haven’t eaten yet.


    Let’s get you back to your room.


    I’1L make you something light,” Ste said, gently helping Lucia toward the ward.


    Waldo let out a resigned sigh, shaking his head as he watched them go.


    The hospital was affiliated with Prosperity Group, and Lucia’s VIP room was more like a Luxurious suite,plete with a small, well- equipped kitchen.


    After making sure Lucia wasfortable, Ste moved to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.


    As she worked, Matthew’s cold, distant face lingered in her head, and her eyes burned red with hot tears.


    Matthew wheeled Lindsay out of the hospital in silence.


    Trailing behind them, Betsey scrutinized Matthew with growing confusion.


    What was going on?


    Not just the rk family were perplexed, but an outsider like Betsey also sensed something off about Matthew.


    What could have transpired between Matthew and Lindsay during their time in Sothrea?


    Before Betsey could ponder further, her attention was drawn to an unexpected scene.


    The ramp for the wheelchair was still not in ce, which meant Matthew had to lift Lindsay into the car.


    Lindsay’s heart raced as he moved closer, and instinctively, she wrapped her arms around his neck.


    Their movements were smooth and practiced.


    Lost in a fleeting moment of joy, Lindsay waited for Matthew to gently settle her into the car.


    Unexpectedly, he released his hold mid-air.


    Caughtpletely off guard, shended directly onto the car seat with a soft thud.


    It took her a moment to grasp what had just urred.


    Flustered by Matthew’s abrupt change, she faced him, utterly bewildered.


    “Matthew?” Lindsay called out, confused, afterposing herself.


    “I’m sorry.


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    ” Matthew apologized calmly.


    Lindsay breathed a sigh of relief.


    “It’s my fault,” she quickly responded.


    “I forgot you’re ufortable with physical contact.


    ”


    Matthew stayed silent, his expression unreadable.