BuzzNovelChapter 2499 Grandpa, Im asking you to stop.
Dont make things worse than they already are.
Declans fury flared at Sanfords defiance.
Without warning, his hand shot up and slapped Sanford across the face with force.
The loud music from the dance floor swallowed the sound of the slap, leaving the chaos unnoticed.
The guests around them were lost in the rhythm of the music, oblivious to the scene unfolding nearby.
Stella pressed herself tightly against Matthew, feeling the steady beat of his heart.
Her voice shook with fear.
If something happens to us..
what will your>grandparents do? A look of regret crossed her face as she spoke again, her words heavy with sorrow.
If I had known it would cto this, I wouldve agreed to divorce you back then.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMaybe none of this would be happening now. As the music played its final notes, Stellas anxiety tightened in her chest.
She had no idea what awaited them once the dance was over.
Matthew gently patted Stellas back.
Youre not going to die, he said, his voice a soothing blend of softness and resolve as he reassured her.
From the moment I walked in here, I was ready for anything.
III make sure you leave here safely.
But I dont know if III make it out alive.
Stella lifted her head and met Matthews gaze.
Do you have a plan? she asked, her voice tinged with hope and fear.
You always think things through before making a move.
Can you share the plan with me? Maybe I can help.
Dont worry about it.
Matthew shook his head slightly, his expression unreadable.
Once you leave here, just make sure to take care of yourself.
Eat well and sleep well.
No, were Leaving together.
Stellas response was firm.
Theres something important I need to tell you when we leave here.
She thought about the news of her pregnancy, planning to share it with Matthew once they were out of immediate danger.
Alright, you can tellwhen were out of here.
Matthew grasped Stellas hand firmly, his voice gentle yet decisive.
As the last strains of music faded, Stella glanced toward where Declan had been earlier.
To her surprise, she noticed Sanford standing there as well.
Before she could comment, a piercing scream shattered the tranquility.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmStellas heart raced, and she turned to see what had happened, but Matthew quickly enveloped her in his arms.
He covered her eyes with his hand and guided her back. Dont look, he whispered urgently.
The dull thud that followed wrenched at Stellas heart.
The banquet hall erupted into chaos, and soon enough, the air was filled with screams and the sound of scrambling feet. The commotion created a disorienting cacophony.
However, since the Charles family and Howard were also-gresent, the guests didnt dare to lose control despite being terrified. Stella.
tried to catch snippets of conversation through the noise but found it impossible to discern anything clearly. What happened? she asked anxiously, turning to Matthew.
Lindsay is dead, Matthew responded slowly, his face a mask of grim resolve.
His eyes were fixed on Declan, who stood not far away, his expression stoically detached. Sanford, by contrast, appeared utterly stunned.
Did Lindsay jump to her death? Stella tugged at Matthews hand, her voice tinged with disbelief.
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