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Chapter 42 Matthew’s Surprise Visit

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If anyone else had spoken to him that way, Ryan might have found it inappropriate. But coming from Arabella, it carried a refreshing, playful charm.

He genuinely enjoyed the ease with which she spoke to him.

Although Ryan showed no sign of displeasure–even appearing amused–Florence still offered a soft, subtle cough while glancing at Arabella, a gentle hint to mind her phrasing.

Arabella caught the cue and responded with a warm, understanding smile.

As they chatted, the butler approached Ryan. “Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Stewart is here to see you.”

“Oh? Matthew is here?” Ryan paused thoughtfully. His gaze drifted almost unconsciously toward Naomi and Arabella. A flicker of consideration passed through his eyes before he replied calmly, “Show him in. please.”

He hadn’t expected Matthew to visit just now,

With his own granddaughter now returned… perhaps the longdiscussed alliance between the Stewart and Hamilton families ought to be reconsidered.

The butler nodded. “Yes, sir.”

When Naomi heard that Matthew had come to see Ryan, some of the heaviness in her heart lifted. A look of pleasant surprise crossed her face. She turned to Ryan with a smile. “Grandpa, I’ll go welcome Matthew.

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Ryan hadn’t anticipated Naomi would be so eager. He could only nod agreeably. “Go ahead, then.”

If Naomi was this enthusiastic about Matthew, and if there truly was something growing between them, he couldn’t very well stand in the way.

With Ryan’s permission, Naomi happily followed the butler out to greet their guest.

Ryan couldn’t resist remarking lightly, “Seems Naomi has taken quite a liking to the Stewart boy, Nothing’s official yet, but just hearing he’s here has her hurrying out to meet him…

“Well, in all of Doranor City, only Matthew is truly worthy of our Naomi. I wouldn’t accept anyone else for her,” Jonathan said, a note of pride in his voice.

Hearing this, Florence simply offered a quiet, agreeable smile.

Naomi’s engagement to Matthew had been arranged under the identity of the Hamilton family’s daughter. Strictly speaking, that betrothal ought to have been Arabella’s.

At this moment, Florence couldn’t help wishing it were Arabella who was forming a bond with Matthew, not Naomi.

Though Naomi was also her raised daughter, now that her biological child was home, her thoughts

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naturally drifted toward Arabella’s future.

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But then she caught herself–how could she think that way? Though blood tied her to Arabella, both girls were like her own flesh and blood. She felt truly torn.

Hearing the surname “Stewart, Arabella felt a stir of recognition.

Was the Stewart family name really that common in Doranor City?

The wealthy businessman she had treated yesterday was also a Stewart.

Just as the thought formed, Naomi returned from greeting their guest, accompanied by a tall, commanding figure.

Even from a distance, Arabella sensed something familiar about him.

Matthew, too, noticed a recognizable figure standing beside Jonathan and his wife.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, and as he drew closer, recognition dawned. A faint, almost imperceptible smile touched his lips.

He truly hadn’t expected to see her here.

Had she also come to check Ryan’s pulse?

Meanwhile, when Arabella caught sight of Matthew, she nearly choked on the coffee she’d just sipped.

Good grief!

It was the arrogant grandson of the rich patient from yesterday?

Oh no… Would her side work as a consulting physician now come to light?

Arabella couldn’t help the slight twitch at the corner of her mouth.

As Matthew approached, he noted Arabella’s startled expression.

Amusement flickered in his eyes, but he maintained his composure, commenting with deliberate calm, “What a coincidence. Dr. Macdonald is here as well.

The moment he spoke, everyone in the room stilled.

Though Arabella had just taken the Hamilton name, the only person in the family ever associated with the name “Macdonald” was her.

And Matthew’s gaze was fixed directly on her.

Ryan asked in surprise, “Matthew, you know Arabella?”

His granddaughter had only been home for two days, and this was her first visit to Hamilton Manor. He was genuinely curious how Matthew and she could have met.

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Florence, too, looked at them with great astonishment, leaning toward Jonathan to whisper. “When did Arabella get to know Matthew?”

“I’ve no idea. But it seems they were acquainted before today,” Jonathan replied, equally perplexed.

Arabella could clearly feel everyone’s eyes on her, all waiting for her response.

A million thoughts of panic raced through her mind.

For the first time in front of so many people, she felt nervous enough that her palms grew damp.

She couldn’t immediately think of a plausible explanation.

Fortunately, she had just performed a brief checkup on her grandfather.

She could only feign poise and reply lightly. “We happened to meet yesterday. I didn’t expect to see you again so soon. Quite a coincidence.”

Hearing the Hamiltons refer to her as Arabella, Matthew felt a flicker of curiosity. Was Dr. Macdonald this close with the Hamilton family? They addressed her with such familiarity.

So her given name was Arabella.

Without dwelling on it further, Matthew held Arabella’s gaze meaningfully and said, “Dr. Macdonald seems to keep a busy schedule. But I hope you haven’t forgotten you’re expected at the hospital to see my grandfather today.”

Arabella noted Matthew’s bluntness–directly reminding her of her commitment in front of everyone.

But his words left her no room to conceal the truth. She could only meet his eyes and force out a single, steady reply. “Of course not.”

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