Momentster, Ste entered the room, marking the first time they had encountered each other since his abrupt request for a divorce.


    The unexpected reunion in the ward was awkward; both felt a flush of embarrassment but managed to mask their emotions in front of Lucia.


    Oblivious to the tension, Lucia beamed, “It’s not a big deal.


    I’m getting discharged, and that’s all that matters.


    You two are busy; you didn’t need to bothe.


    ”


    Ste offered a reassuring smile, gently saying, “You’re the most important to us.


    ”


    Lucia’s smile widened, and she turned to Matthew, who stood quietly beside them.


    “Why didn’t you twoe in together?” she inquired.


    Caught off guard and not adept at deception, Ste instinctively looked toward Matthew, not wanting to upset Lucia with the truth.


    Matthew stepped in just in time, smoothing over the moment.


    “I’ve been swamped at work, so I’ve taken to sleeping in the office.


    That’s why we didn’t arrive together.


    ”


    Lucia frowned, her toneced with disapproval.


    “Why did you sleep in the office? It’s been ages since you spent some quality time with Ste!”


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    Matthew’s face tensed at the reprimand, and he chose not to directly address Lucia’s concerns.


    Instead, he stated firmly, “The discharge formalities areplete.


    We can leave now.


    ”


    Just then, his phone rang.


    Excusing himself, he stepped aside to take the call.


    Lucia’s gaze shifted between Matthew and Ste.


    It wasn’t until she noticed the faint redness around Ste’s eyes that the realization struck her-something was undeniably amiss between the two.


    Lucia hesitated, her thoughts swirling, but she chose to stay silent about it.


    Instead, she offered Ste aforting smile.


    “Ste, don’t let it weigh on you.


    Matthew’s Likely just swamped with work.


    I remember when Waldo was still working; he often spent entire nights at the office too.


    ”


    Ste smiled gently and said with understanding, “I know, Lucia.


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    ”


    Seeing how thoughtful Ste was, Lucia couldn’t help but feel sorry for her.


    But in the end, Lucia just sighed and didn’t say anything.


    Deep down, Ste was well aware that Matthew was deliberately avoiding her, but the tension that had been gnawing at her for days eased slightly when she discovered he wasn’t living with Lindsay.


    They lingered at the hospital until Matthew finally ended his call.


    Once they returned home, Lucia gently took Ste’s hand.


    “Ste, why don’t you head down to the kitchen and see what the servants have prepared today? I’m in the mood for some fish.


    ”


    Ste, not thinking much of it, obliged and went to the kitchen.


    In truth, Lucia had onlye up with an excuse to get Ste out of the room.


    As soon as Ste was out of earshot, Lucia beckoned Matthew over with a stern expression.


    “Are you and Ste at odds?” she asked, her voice firm and unyielding.


    Matthew responded calmly, “Grandma, there’s no need to worry.


    You’ve just been discharged from the hospital, so rest is what you need right now.


    I’ll handle everything else.


    ”


    Seeing his calm demeanor, Lucia realized that persuading him would be futile.


    Still, she spoke earnestly.


    “I’m not trying to meddle in your affairs.


    You know what you’re doing.


    But remember this-Ste is a good woman.


    When she heard you were missing in Sothrea, she rushed there without hesitation and stayed for half a month.


    She could hardly eat or sleep, but she never stopped searching for you.


    Please, don’t let her down, okay?”


    Matthew replied with a detached nod, “I understand.


    ”


    Lucia, her worry deepening, reached out to grasp his hand.


    “Even though it was our decision to arrange the marriage,” she said softly, “we were genuinely pleased to see the love you both share.


    ”