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.

Matthew, she greeted him

“Mr.

it has been

gave a slight

“It sure has.

for keeping Stella

trouble, really,” Devyn replied, a hint of nerves

forehead and

gone,

her to the

a quick look around, Devyn

settle in and make yourself at home,”

the study

“Let’s work in here.

It’s quiet.

Stella broached the topic

checked out your shop

You’re super dedicated.

bit more visibility, you’ll be

help with

you,” Devyn

welcome,” Stella

had a

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