Matthew nodded in agreement.

Seated beside Matthew, Stella observed him holding a pen and proceeded to articulate her thoughts in detail.

She maintained an unwavering gaze, promptly offering suggestions for revisions.

Their collaboration was seamless; deeply engrossed in the project, they were interrupted by a knock at the door, followed by Haley’s entrance as she pushed it open.

Carrying a steaming glass of milk, she made her way to the desk.

“I noticed you hadn’t eaten anything this morning.

I was worried you might be hungry, so I warmed up some milk for you.

As she spoke, her eyes subtly drifted toward the painting on the desk.

Adopting a concerned tone, she queried, “Why are you still working? You’re injured.

Meeting Haley’s gaze with a bright smile, Stella reassured, “It’s fine.

Matthew can assist me.

Haley nodded approvingly.

“That’s good.

take

Stella nodded.

been fixed

he inquired, “Is there anything

a brief pause, Haley

I’ll head

with your

on the desk, she exited

Matthew’s face, Stella couldn’t resist pinching his

just dropped by with some warm

to be so

It’s impolite.

Stella, his

find her behavior

“No.

moment of

just that sometimes I feel there’s a certain distance between us, despite

real connection between mother and daughter,

there

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