Matthew glanced down, saying nothing.

With the guidance of Neville, he did feel much better.

Their conversation didn’t last much longer.

Neville exited first after a call from Miley.

Matthew also returned to Prosper Bay.

When he entered the room, he spotted Stella sitting on the sofa, looking unhappy.

Matthew had a hunch and took a seat beside her.

“Why are you still awake? When did you finish the dinner?”

“Have you been drinking?” Stella asked, her brows furrowed.

“Just some work-related socializing,” Matthew responded indifferently.

Stella chose not to probe further about the drinking.

Instead, she asked, “Why didn’t you mention your visit to Haley today?”

Remembering Neville’s words, Matthew apologized, “I messed up.

I discovered something then.

I was worried you’d get hurt, so I went straight to her.

Now that we have the DNA test results, my doubts are cleared.

controlling my

taken aback, not expecting an

Her irritation quickly faded.

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gentle tone, she explained, “I’m

concerned about any tension between you and my mom affecting

assured her,

won’t let

reassured by his

She playfully nudged him.

You

upstairs,

noticed Stella was

aren’t you in bed

Stella continued her drawing.

want to work a bit

wedding dress for

better, I

feeling inspired

cautioned, “Don’t

“No, I won’t.

Stella smiled,

wedding

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