“The esteemed designer is so occupied that she didn’t even notice me returning,” Matthew teased, gently taking the laptop from her grasp.

“Take a break.

As he prepared to set the laptop aside, he glanced at the screen and noticed that Stella had been browsing an online store and even placed some orders.

Knowing Stella’s discerning taste as a designer, Matthew found her interest in this particular store intriguing.

Yet, upon further inspection, a faint frown creased his brow.

Turning to Stella, he inquired, “Since when have you taken an interest in such a small-scale online store? Are you studying your competitors?”

Stella shook her head and clarified, “This is Devyn’s store.

Devyn?

It took Matthew a moment to recall who Stella was referring to.

been gone from my company for quite some time now? Have you kept in touch with

haven’t been in contact with her for a while, but she reached out to me today,” Stella explained,

“She seems to be going through a tough time

you offer

paused for a

admire her designs, then I’ll do

face lit up with joy as she approached Matthew and

“Thank you, honey!”

Matthew’s expression softened, a tender

leaned in to reciprocate, but Stella gently pushed him

you go, take

still have work

glanced at

and said, “Fine, I’ll do as you say

cheeks flushed at his

take

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