Relieved, Lucia advised, “No matter how busy you are, you must take care of yourself.


    It must be Matthew not looking after you properly.


    When he returns, I’ll give him a piece of my mind.


    ”


    Touched by her concern, Ste embraced Lucia warmly.


    Lucia then shifted the conversation.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this.


    “I called you here because Matthew’s birthday is approaching, and I wanted to discuss the celebration ns.


    ”


    Ste suddenly recalled Matthew’s uing birthday.


    Amidst her recent busyness and his amnesia, it had slipped her mind.


    Lacking immediate ideas, Ste asked, “What do you suggest?”


    Lucia replied with a smile, “Waldo and I won’t be participating.


    This celebration is for the two of you.


    ”


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    Lucia, perceptive as always, noticed the strain in Ste and Matthew’s rtionship.


    As an elder, she felt a heightened concern.


    She continued, “How about you two take a short vacation together to unwind?”


    Ste reflected on her current rtionship with Matthew.


    A trip together could potentially be awkward or lead to disagreements, particrly with Lindsay involved.


    Given these considerations, Ste hesitated and suggested, “Let’s see what Matthew thinks.


    After all, it’s his birthday.


    ”


    Just then, Matthew walked in.


    He entered the living room and was taken aback to find Ste there.


    Lucia smiled and remarked, “It’s never good to speak about someone behind their back.


    As soon as we mentioned you, here you are.


    ”


    Matthew approached Lucia with a smile and asked, “What were you discussing about me, Grandma?”


    Lucia responded with a knowing smile, “Ste was right.


    It’s best to get your opinion.


    ”


    Ste remained silent but observed that Matthew had changed his shirt.


    Her heart raced with curiosity and concern.


    Why had he changed? Had he showered?


    If so, where? At the hospital or Lindsay’s ce?


    Her mind swirled with unsettling possibilities.


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    Matthew, oblivious to Ste’s difort, looked at Lucia and asked, “What do you need my opinion on?”


    Lucia replied, “With your birthday approaching, I was considering a vacation for you and Ste.


    However, Ste suggested we should consult you first.


    ”