Chapter 1674:

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Matthew’s brow creased slightly as he offered, “I’ll drive you home. If you’re still feeling unwell, we’ll head to the hospital.”

Lindsay quickly declined, shaking her head. “No need, Matthew. My breathing has improved. I was probably just startled earlier. I’m alright now.”

Without further comment, Matthew wheeled her to his car, paying no mind to Leona, Betsey, and Robin.

Leona, having accomplished her goal of acquiring the property she wanted, had no desire to linger. She, along with Betsey and Robin, left in another car.

After dropping Lindsay off at her place, Matthew excused himself, claiming he needed to attend to work at the office as a reason to avoid staying longer.

Lindsay had a hunch that Matthew might be going to see Stella, but she was well aware of Stella’s defiant nature. If Matthew went to meet Stella now, it could likely lead to a heated argument, which would only make Matthew more frustrated with Stella. Therefore, Lindsay chose not to press him to stay.

Once back in his car, Matthew took his phone and dialed Fernando’s number. With a serious tone, he said, “Fernando, I need you to investigate who released Robin and confirm if he’s truly behind the chandelier incident. We can’t let this matter slide.”

Fernando replied with swift assurance, “Alright, Mr. Clark, I’ll address it immediately.”

Before Matthew ended their conversation, he added one more task. “And please get the contract ready for transferring the last commercial space on Frost Avenue to Lindsay.”

Fernando, though slightly taken aback, simply responded, “Understood.”

Matthew hung up and found himself gazing at the phone screen that bore Stella’s name. The image of her earlier disappointed look lingered in his mind, piercing his heart like a sharp blade and weighing it down with sadness.

The depth of emotion Stella stirred in him baffled Matthew. His memories of her were as blank as an unwritten book, yet the sight of her distress seemed to twist his heart with an invisible grip, leaving him swathed in confusion and distress.

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Elsewhere, Bella, leaning on Stella and Alissa for support, settled into the car, her emotions swirling. Upon arriving home, concern etched her face as she turned to Stella and asked, “Has Matthew been treating you this way recently? He wasn’t like this in the past.”

Alissa echoed the concern, her eyes clouded with worry. “Stella, please don’t keep things from us. If Matthew is mistreating you, we’ll stand by you.”

A wave of gratitude washed over Stella, and she managed a reassuring smile. “Thank you, but honestly, it’s nothing. Conflict is just a part of any relationship. We’ll sort it out ourselves.”

Bella’s frown deepened, her resolve hardening. “I appreciate that Lindsay helped Matthew, and for that, we owe her thanks, but her family shouldn’t be stirring up trouble. What do the Clark family elders think of Lindsay? Surely, they wouldn’t allow the Wheeler family to bully you like this.”

Stella responded honestly, “When the Wheelers came to the Clark family home today, they had an argument with Lucia. Both Lucia and Waldo are principled and won’t bend their values for Lindsay or anyone else.”

Hearing that, Bella felt a flicker of reassurance. However, memories of Matthew’s recent behavior clouded her thoughts. She turned to Stella with a concerned look and asked, “When will Matthew’s memory come back? What if he never returns to how he was?”

Stella considered the latest test results, and Cordell had yet to update them about the arrangement of the surgery.

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