Chapter 390:

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The incoming call was from Fernando.

Matthew’s expression immediately clouded over. Recognizing Fernando’s name on the screen, Stella cleared her throat. «You should answer that.»

«No need.» Matthew quickly declined the call and clasped Stella’s hand. «Let’s head home.»

As they stepped out of the hotel, Fernando pulled up in a car.

His eyes widened upon seeing Stella. «Mrs. Clark, you’re…»

His formal address and respectful demeanor momentarily threw Stella off balance.

Misinterpreting her reaction, Fernando assumed there was a misunderstanding between Stella and Matthew. He hastily began to clarify, «Mr. Clark was drugged with sleeping pills and—»

«There’s no need for explanations. I’m already aware.» Stella cut him off. «Let’s go home.»

Without another word, Fernando opened the rear door of the car for her.

Once both of them were seated, the car slowly left the hotel entrance.

Inside the car, Matthew grasped Stella’s hand, his voice subdued. «Are you still bothered by what transpired earlier?»

Stella shook her head. «No, I’m not upset with you anymore.»

Whether he was Matthew or Maverick, he had consistently been her support.

Initially, she couldn’t accept that she had been deceived, particularly when Matthew’s true identity came to light. But she now understood that he wasn’t entirely to blame. She believed that if they faced life’s challenges together, they could overcome their complicated roles and create a stable marital life.

Feeling Stella’s hand tighten within his own, Matthew’s heart swelled with elation.

He gently caressed her face and proposed, «Let’s go home. I’ll ask Erin to prepare some food for us.»

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Stella could feel the excitement veiled in his tone.

Stella lightly pursed her lips and responded, «Matthew, while I don’t hold any grudge against you, I can’t live with you just yet. Once my grandfather is discharged from the hospital, I’ll look for a separate place. How about we begin with dating?»

Though disappointed, Matthew managed a smile.

He respected Stella’s autonomy. Their marriage had indeed been hasty, devoid of the romantic stages that typically precede such a commitment.

Despite mutual confessions of affection, he wanted to ensure that Stella had no regrets and that their relationship wouldn’t start off on the wrong foot.

Regaining his composure, Matthew replied, «Alright, we can start with a date, then.»

His solemn tone made Stella feel slightly bashful, and a subtle blush tinted her cheeks.

Fortunately, the car’s dim lighting concealed her embarrassment.

Matthew pinched Stella’s earlobe playfully. «It’s already late, though. Why not spend the night at Prosper Bay? We can start house-hunting tomorrow.»

Stella nodded, and a silence enveloped the car.

The vehicle moved smoothly through the night.

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Nota de Tac-K: Amadas personitas, espero les gustarán los capítulos de hoy, tengan una agradable mañana. Dios les ama y Tac-K les quiere mucho.( ─‿‿─)

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