Rubbing her eyes, she croaked, “Are you off to work?”

Matthew’s smile was tender.

“Yep, but it’s early.

You can snooze a bit more.

Breakfast is waiting.

Agreeing, Stella helped him with his tie before deciding to freshen up.

Downstairs, they sat for breakfast.

Just as Matthew was about to head out, there came a knock at the door.

Erin rushed to answer it at the sound.

Outside, Devyn stood with her laptop, flashing a smile.

“Hey there, is Stella around?”

Hearing Devyn, Stella hurried out from the dining room.

She instructed Erin to focus on her tasks and personally welcomed Devyn in.

“You’re up bright and early!”

Devyn explained, “I’m an early bird, don’t you know? Mornings just click for me.

she greeted

“Mr.

has been a

gave a slight

“It sure has.

keeping Stella

no trouble, really,” Devyn

ki*sed Stella’s forehead

Matthew gone,

her

around, Devyn remarked, “This place

yourself at home,” Stella reassured, trying to ease Devyn’s

the study

“Let’s work in here.

It’s quiet.

the topic

checked out

You’re super dedicated.

more visibility, you’ll

can help

you,” Devyn murmured

welcome,” Stella

she had

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