NovelHubAfter finishing, Dexter looked directly at Stella and asked, How do you plan to handle this matter? Stella pondered for a moment before handing over the voice recorder Emery had given her.
Take this, along with the evidence youve collected, to the police.
Let them handle it according to protocol.
Dexter accepted the recorder and nodded.
Understood.
With that, he left.
Stella sank into her chair, rubbing her temples, her thoughts spiraling.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIf Lindsay was behind this, Stella had to admit the womans cunning.
Involving Robin proved just how calculating she could be. Her musings were interrupted by a knock on the door. Doreen stepped in.
Assuming it was work-related, Stella asked, Whats the matter? Is there an issue with the orders? Doreen smiled warmly.
No, everything is running smoothly.
Then, with a playful glint in her eye, she added, By the way, Stella, I just saw an incredibly handsman leaving the studio.
Who is he Stella glanced at Doreens eager expression, already suspecting where this was headed.
However, she wasnt in the mood for teasing.
Hes someone Bennett sent to assist with the investigation, she replied flatly.
A spark of excitement lit up Doreens eyes.
Tentatively, she asked, So..
do you think I could get to know him? Stella typically avoided meddling in her employees personal Lives.
However, she had a soft spot for Doreen and genuinely wished her happiness.
After a brief pause, Stella responded thoughtfully, I dont know Dexter very well, but from what Ive seen, he seems capable and responsible.
If youre interested, feel free to give it a try-just make sure it doesnt affect your work.
Doreens face lit up, radiant with joy, like a child receiving a long-awaited gift.
Dont worry, Stella! I promise it wont interfere with my job.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThank you! she exclaimed, practically skipping out of the room, her excitement contagious.
Stella watched her leave, a faint smile tugging at her lips.
But as soon as the door closed, her thoughts began to wander.
Her mind drifted to her relationship with Matthew. Their story had felt unconventionaleskipping over the usual stages of relationship and diving straight into marriage. Everything had unfolded so effortlessly, so naturally, without the typical buildup.
Perhaps that was why, after the accident and his amnesia, Matthew had forgotten about their relationship En so easily. Taking a deep breath, Stella steeled herself, determined to refocus on the work at hand.
As Stella picked up a document, her thoughts slipped back to Lindsays behavior that morning. Lindsay hadnt appeared to be faking it.
If she was, it seemed improbable that even the doctors would be complicit in her charade.
Stella paused, debating whether she should visit Lindsay at the hospital to e put her doubts to rest. Her deliberation was interrupted by the sound of her phone ringing.
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