NovelEnglishA wave of irritation washed over Matthew, and his response cout sharper than intended.
Stop worrying about such things.
Just go to the hospital and take care of your injuries.
Finishing his thoughts, he turned to Fernando, his voice firm.
Ensure she gets to the hospital.
We cant afford any complications with her wounds.
Lindsay watched him walk away, her heart tangled in a web of emotions that she couldnt quite name.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe lowered her gaze, her hands tightening on her knees.
A silent vow formed in her heart to achieve her aims before Ronans arrival. A mischievous smile crept across her lips, tinged more with scheming than benevolence.
Meanwhile, Matthew made his escape to the gun range.
Irritation and confusion clouded his eyes, suggesting that this was his refuge, the only place where he could find a moments peace.
He seized a firearm, took aim, and unleashed a barrage of bullets at the target.
Each shot seemed to scream into the void, releasing the pent-up storm of his inner turmoil.
As dusk bled into night, the rhythmic thunder of gunfire filled the air, only ceasing when a dull ache in his arm signaled it was tto rest.
It was then that Neville appeared, breathless and flustered.
With Matthew unreachable, the desperate Fernando had enlisted Nevilles help.
Guessing Matthews retreat, Neville had hurried to find him at the range.
Breathing heavily, Neville blurted out, Matthew, have you heard? The inteis teeming with rumors about you and Stella.
Rumor has it you paraded a new love at Stellas launch today, and she even boldly claimed her place right in front of Stella! What in the world is going on? Matthew paused in wiping his brow, his features knitting together in displeasure.
Are you actually giving credence to those online fantasies? As Matthews glare pierced through the growing shadows of the evening, Nevilles curiosity only deepened.
Is it true? Silence fell between them, heavy and revealing.
Matthews stern Look was as telling as a spoken confession.
Undaunted, Neville ventured another guess.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWas it Lindsay you took there? The silence lingered, thickening with each passing seconda silent nod from the universe.
Alarmed by the implications, Nevilles tone took on an edge of reproach.
Have you completely lost your mind? Skipping the Launch would have been inconsequential, but why bring Lindsay into this? Are you Seriously considering her as your new focus? Dont forget, Stella is still your wife! Matthews expression soured further, frustration etching his features. It was merely a fashion show, nothing more. The event was public, open to all eyes.
The press is simply stirring the pot unnecessarily.
Youre reading too much into it.
With that, Matthew reached for his phone, intending to quash the m unwanted headlines before they grew further out of control.
Neville quickly added, Ive already el spoken to Fernando about Cemoving the news I know you well enough to handle this.
Matthew aborted the call, his phone now a dead weight in his hand.
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