GoodNovelChapter 2447 Doreen shook her head.
She didnt say.
Just took her leave.
Matthew nodded silently and left without another word.
As he walked, his mind replayed Stellas words from the day before, claiming she needed solitude and had booked a nearby hotel.
Now, discovering her absence from the studio, he realized she hadnt been entirely truthful.
Why would she lie to him? The thought nagged at him, breeding a mix of concern and curiosity.
He reflexively reached for his phone to have Fernando track Stellas location but paused, realizing how invasive that would seem.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe last thing he wanted was to push her away with mistrust. Deciding against it, he dialed Stella directly.
Her calm voice washed over him, soothing his unease slightly.
Stella, Im at your studio, but youre not here.
Could we meet? There are things about Robins case you should hear.
After a brief hesitation, Stella agreed to meet him at a café.
Seated across from her, Matthew offered a small smile.
What can I get you to drink? Stella gave a slight shake of her head and said, Just water for me.
Lets get straight to the point.
Her eyes, shadowed with fatigue and urgency, showed she had little interest in the menu.
Matthew, picking up on her mood, simply ordered a coffee for himself.
After passing the menu back to the waiter, he turned his attention to Stella, noticing how drawn she looked.
With a tone of genuine concern, he asked, You dont look well.
Are you sure youre okay? Stella brushed off his concern with a weary shake of her head.
Its nothing, I just had a rough night.
Wanting to steer clear of personal matters, she shifted the conversation back to their main concern.
Whats the latest with the pen investigation? Matthew was reluctant to conclude their conversation prematurely.
He ignored Stellas question on purpose and switched topics.
Grandma rangup today.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI mentioned that you were with a friend at a resort.
We ought to visit the Clark family hsoon to keep her from worrying. Just as Stella was about to speak, a walter arrived with the coffee, setting it down in front of Matthew, prompting her to hold her tongue. When the waiter had left, Matthew quickly introduced another topic.
This cafe is highly recommended by Fernando.
He claims their coffee is top-notch.
Arent you tempted to try it? He paused, as if recalling something, and then asked, Before my memory issues, did we use to frequent cafes like this? Were there any particular places you favored? Observing Matthew, who looked both recognizable and unfamiliar, Stella felt a surge of mixed emotions.
At that moment, however, her primary concern was uncovering the truth about Robins death. Therefore, she said, Matthew, the purpose of our meeting was to discuss Robin.
If youre not ready to talk, please dont waste my time. Ill just go directly to the police.
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