Ste leaned her head on Matthew’s shoulder and murmured, “I haven’t been able to see Be in the past few days.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    I called her recently to check on her health, but she sounded distant.


    ”


    She sighed softly.


    “I had ns to get a hair sample from Be for a paternity test or to arrange a meeting with Cordell.


    Now, it feels like I might lose all contact with her once the project is over.


    ”


    As she expressed her concerns, her brow furrowed with worry.


    Matthew’s expression hardened as he recognized theplexity of the situation, especially with Elizabethplicating matters.


    He had also instructed Fernando to delve into Be’s background in Seamarsh, but to no avail.


    Matthew began to question if they were perhaps pursuing the wrong leads.


    The conversation ended, and silence fell over the car.


    At that moment, Ste’s phone buzzed with a new message.


    It was from Flossie.


    Flossie’s message was apologetic, expressing deep regret for ruining Ste’s wedding.


    She didn’t expect forgiveness, only hoping Ste wouldn’t harbor too much resentment.


    Furthermore, Flossie had resolved to leave Seamarsh and vowed never to cross paths with Ste again.


    She


    expressed her gratitude for Ste’s past assistance, regretting that she could not find a way to adequately repay her kindness.


    ALL she could do was wish for Ste’ssting happiness and sess.


    Ste was stunned as she read and reread the message, struggling to process Flossie’s farewell.


    Noticing her shock, Matthew inquired, “Who was that?”


    “It’s Flossie.


    She’s leaving Seamarsh,” Ste replied, her voice tinged with disbelief.


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    She hadn’t anticipated such a drastic decision from Flossie.


    Matthew pondered for a moment before adding, “I heard that Edmund is nning to leave Seamarsh too.


    Perhaps Flossie is leaving with him.


    ”


    Ste’s gaze remained locked on her phone, still grappling with the reality of the message.


    Previously, when Matthew was in jeopardy, Ste had been furious with Flossie, feeling betrayed and unwilling to ever see her again.


    However, her feelings had softened when she learned of Flossie’s own losses, including the tragic loss of her child due to Benny’s actions.


    Moreover, Flossie had endangered herself to help Matthew handle Benny, which had led Ste to forgive her.


    They had once been close friends, and neither had wanted their rtionship to deteriorate in this way.


    Flossie had been unaware of the full extent of Benny’s schemes, but once she realized her error, she had attempted to rectify her mistakes.


    After a moment of contemtion, Ste resolved, saying, “I want to say goodbye to her.


    ”


    No sooner had she expressed this desire than her phone rang-it was Be calling.


    As soon as Ste answered the phone, Be’s voice came through before Ste could even greet her.


    “Is Margery’s dress ready now?”