Stes words struck a nerve, and Lindsay was momentarily stunned, her heart racing uncontrobly.


    Reacting without thought, she shoved Ste aside, her gaze darting away as she muttered, I have no idea what youre talking about.


    A brief sh of fear crossed Lindsays face, but she quickly masked it with defiance, her voice rising.


    Ive done nothing wrong! Youre the one who destroyed everything.


    Matthew and I were perfectly fine until you interfered.


    Youre the intruder who shattered our Lives! Ste chuckled coolly and retorted, When I married Matthew, there was no mention of an ex.


    Tell me, how does that make me the interloper? And lets not forget-before his memory loss, Matthew was indifferent to you.


    You know it too well.


    If he recalls everything and discovers what youve been doing, what do you think will happen? Lindsays hands trembled before clenching tightly, her knuckles whitening as her nails dug into her palms.


    Through gritted teeth, she dered, Even if Matthew regains his memory, he wont turn his back on me.


    I sacrificed my ability to walk for him-hell never abandon me.


    Ste regarded her with a faint, knowing smirk and said casually, Thats your story.


    Lets see if it holds. Lindsays breathing grew uneven, and she suddenly gripped her chest, herplexion paling rapidly.


    Ste blinked, startled by Lindsays visible distress.


    She hadnt expected her remarks to cut this deep.


    Before she could react further, a firm hand yanked her back.


    Matthew rushed to Lindsays side, his voice filled with concern.


    Are you alright? Whats happening? Tears brimmed in Lindsays eyes as she weakly shook her head.


    Im fine, Matthew, really fine.


    Her gaze shifted toward Ste, though, silently ming her as the cause.


    Turning toward Ste, Matthews tone was icy.


    What did you say to her? You know the doctor warned against anything that could upset her.


    Dont you care? Ste met his re with a calm expression.


    I didnt do anything to her.


    Shes overreacting. Lindsay quickly reached for Matthews arm, speaking hurriedly.


    Dont be angry with Ste, please.


    This was just sudden-its not her fault.


    At that moment, Fernando arrived and felt quite overwhelmed as he took in the tense scene.


    He braced himself and stepped forward.


    Seeing him, Matthew barked an order.


    Fernando, take Lindsay to the car.


    Were heading to the hospital now.


    Without hesitation, Fernando nodded.


    Yes, Mr.


    rk.


    Matthew started to follow Fernando but halted near Ste, his voice tinged with irritation.


    Ste, cant you just stop stirring things up? Youre always at the center of these problems. As they walked away, Ste stood motionless, bitterness welling up as it struck her that Matthew once more med her for instigating conflict with Lindsay.


    Her lips curled into a faint, self-deprecating smirk.


    From the kitchen, Erin noticed the quiet return and cautiously peeked out.


    Spotting only Ste, she asked tentatively, Would you like something to eat? Ste responded faintly, Ill freshen up first.


    With that, she headed upstairs.


    At breakfast, Ste barely touched her food, pushing it aside after a few bites and heading directly to the studio.


    Not long after she arrived, Dexter entered to give her an update.


    Dexter said, Mrs.


    rk, our investigation has confirmed that the deceased was Hiram Duffy.


    He has a younger brother and a seriously ill mother back in his hometown.


    A week after the chandelier incident, arge sum of money was deposited into his brothers ount.


    Additionally, someone mentioned that before his death, Hiram kept boasting about striking it rich.


    He even imed that once he closed the big deal, hed introduce them to Robin.