She nced upstairs to ensure he was truly gone, then leaned in and whispered, “Mrs.


    rk, what’s happening?”


    She was struggling to reconcile the unexpected change in Ste’s status.


    Not knowing where to begin, Ste responded.


    “There was a misunderstanding earlier.


    ”


    Sensing Erin had more questions, she cut her off: “Erin, my wound is stinging.


    Could you get some ointment?”


    Erin hurried to fetch the first-aid kit.


    Wounds must be taken care of as soon as possible.


    She soaked a cotton swab in alcohol and gently dabbed it on Ste’s minor forehead injury, which was now slightly inmed.


    Erin asked, “With Mr.


    rk by your side, how did you manage to get hurt? Who did this?”


    “It was an ident.


    ” Ste evaded, concocting a quick excuse.


    As Erin finished bandaging the wound, Matthew returned downstairs.


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    Taking the hint, Erin grabbed the first-aid kit and discreetly exited the room.


    Matthew handed Ste a bag and said, “Here are some fresh clothes.


    You should shower and change.


    ”


    Ste was about to decline when her eyes narrowed at a smudge on her knee.


    Hesitating briefly, she epted the bag and thanked him.


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    rk to the bathroom,” Matthew instructed Erin.


    Ste felt reassured by Matthew’s discretion.


    Apanied by Erin, she headed upstairs.


    Upon entering the bathroom, Erin prepared the warm water for Ste.


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    “Mrs.


    rk, let me know if you need anything else.


    ”


    Then, Erin stepped out of the bathroom and closed the door softly behind her.


    Ste surveyed the unfamiliar room.


    The bathroom was expansive, and the lighting was strikingly bright.


    Premium-branded toiletries were arranged meticulously, making an overt statement about Luxury.


    Inhaling deeply, Ste left her slippers at the door and ventured into the bathroom barefoot.


    As her body submerged into the warm water, her lingering mncholy seemed to dissolve instantly.


    The steam filled the room, as the warm water cascaded over her Like liquid silk, enveloping her inforting warmth.


    A sense of ease overcame her frigid body.