Chapter 866

He attempted to reach out and embrace her, but Stella evaded his touch.

Stella regarded him with an impassive expression and replied in a rigid tone, “I was waiting for you.

Matthew raised his hand to stroke her hair and offered an explanation.

“I did mention I’d have a busy night and return late.

Stella posed a direct question, her voice laced with tension.

“Did you genuinely work late at the company tonight?”

Detecting a faint scent of alcohol emanating from his body, Matthew couldn’t help but sense Stella’s suspicion.

However, he hesitated to confront her about it.

injury, had yet to be examined, and he didn’t want to burden her with additional emotional strain just as she

“Yes,” Matthew admitted reluctantly.

a drink with a

sense of hurt evident

told me that you were going

I would have understood.

it from me? Did you think I wouldn’t allow you

his head hung low,

Stella’s bitterness grew.

Matthew

always been forthright and honest, whether dealing with people he liked or those

spoke volumes, confirming her

left Stella feeling even

had only recently reconciled, and now he was

happened to all the promises they

silence, Matthew resolved to clarify things with his

began, “Stella, please listen

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