Matthew’s gaze bore into Haley’s with a weighty significance.

Haley glanced down at her feet nervously, sensing Matthew had caught on to something.

She knew lying wouldn’t suffice.

After a moment’s hesitation, she confessed, “I…I have a boyfriend.

“Boyfriend?” Stella exclaimed, surprised.

“Since when?”

“Well…” Haley hesitated, unsure of what to say.

Matthew pulled Stella close.

“Let’s respect her privacy, honey.

No need for further questions.

” Turning to Haley, he added, “You should introduce us to your boyfriend.

We could all have dinner together.

Okay…” Haley stammered,

was becoming increasingly

was still in the

‘s BunnyBookery

had to stay there for a few more days because she caught a cold and

she was feeling better and her

to delay, fearing that the doctor or nurse would spill the beans

his arm and left

walked to the

they were about to enter, a child

the child tripped and

must

and couldn’t get

Benny ignored the child.

forward

other hand, felt distressed

broke free from Benny’s arms, and

up and comforted

Finally, the child smiled.

said goodbye to

watched the child’s receding

disappeared from

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