This behavior was uncharacteristic of Matthew.


    Had something serious happened that she was unaware of?


    Lost in these anxious thoughts and feeling a growing headache, Ste was startled when the door to the ward suddenly opened.


    She turned instinctively to see Matthew standing there, looking exhausted.


    For a moment, Ste thought she was seeing things.


    Her lips moved, but no words came out.


    Matthew walked toward her and asked, “How’s Grandpa?”


    Ste stared at him for a long moment before she snapped back to reality.


    “It’s sote.


    Why did you stille here?” she asked incredulously.


    Matthew pulled a chair over and sat down beside her.


    “I promised you I’de, no matter howte it was,” he said, taking her hand.


    “I saw the news online when I got off the ne.


    I’ve already asked Fernando to rify it.


    ”


    Ste was momentarily stunned and reminded him, “Lindsay said she didn’t want to reveal her connection to the rk family.


    ”


    Matthew responded indifferently, “I don’t care what others do.


    You’re my wife, and your feelings are what matter most to me.


    ”


    Ste felt warmth in her heart but still urged him, “But you should consider your grandparents’ feelings too.


    I think they wanted Lindsay to gain experience at Prosperity Group without exposing her family ties.


    ”


    Matthew locked eyes with Ste, his gaze reassuring.


    “You don’t need to worry about it.


    Trust me, I’ll handle everything.


    ”


    Ste knew he had the capability to manage the situation.


    Feeling reassured, Ste nodded.


    At the same time, she felt a pang of guilt for having doubted Matthew.


    How could she have suspected him of hiding something from her?


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    Questioning his love based on a few photos and baseless online rumors was absurd.


    Simultaneously, Prosperity Group issued a statement rifying that the woman in the photographs was Matthew’s new assistant.


    They urgedizens to stop making unfounded spections, warning that the group would pursue legal action against those spreading rumors.


    Despite the announcement, the public continued to gossip.


    Some spected that Ste had transitioned from Matthew’s public rtions assistant to his wife-perhaps Matthew favored those frequently around him.


    Even with the Prosperity Group’s warning, rumors persisted in private circles.


    Over the past three days, with Ste and Matthew’s diligent care, Clint had recovered well.


    Yet, they hadn’t brought up the idea of returning to Seamarsh, which puzzled Clint.


    Finally, Clint urged, “I’m almost back to full strength.


    You’ve both been here long enough.


    Please, go back to your lives.


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    ”


    Concerned for his ongoing health, Ste insisted, “Grandpa, why don’t youe back to Seamarsh with us? You’re still not in the best health, and I’ll worry if you stay here alone.


    ”


    Clint quickly dismissed the idea.


    “You’re a couple.


    What would I do there with you two? I have my friends here and the butler’spany.


    I’m not familiar with Seamarsh; I won’t go.


    ”


    Despite his stubbornness, Ste persisted, leaving Clint no choice but to turn to Matthew for support.


    “Matthew, talk some sense into her.


    ”