GoodReadNeville said, “I'll take care of it immediately.
He opened the car door and said, “Where to? | can drive you.
Without hesitating, Matthew said, “Taketo my grandparents’ house first.
Stella is waiting there.
That night, when Waldo and Lucia saw Matthew, their eyes welled up with tears as they fussed over him.
After comforting the elderly couple, Matthew and Stella left the old house.
They chose not to worry Lucia and Waldo with the news of Benny's escape.
Stella was uneasy
throughout the night.
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Once they were away from the old house, Stella could no longer hold back what had been on her mind all day.
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“Have you found Benny?” she asked Matthew, filled with concern.
Matthew shook his head and said, “Not yet.
Stella's expression darkened, a wave of fear washing over her.
Matthew quickly reassured her, saying, “Don’t worry.
The police and our team are on it.
We've nearly sealed off all exits; he won't get far.
Stella nodded, trusting Matthew and the police’s competence.
The car fell into a brief silence before Stella broached a subject she hadn't had the chance to during their earlier
meeting.
“By the way, who is Gerry?” As she spoke, Stella’s concern deepened.
“Are you involved in the smuggling?”
Her worry stemmed from the possibility that Matthew might stray from the right path in his rush to take down
Benny.
“I have nothing to do with them,” Matthew asserted firmly.
“I haven't mentioned it yet, but we actually had another significant ally in our effort to bring down Benny.
Stella looked puzzled.
“Who is it?”
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Matthew gave a slight smile.
“You know this person too.
He was interrupted before he could continue.
His phone rang.
Stella glanced at the caller ID and saw an unknown number.
“This is Colin.
Matthew was stunned for a few seconds when he heard Colin's voice on the other end of the line.
After he listened to what Colin said, Matthew's face suddenly changed.
He exchanged a few brief words, and then hung up the phone and drove quickly to Prosper Bay.
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