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 him

“Mr.

has

gave a slight

“It sure has.

for keeping

it’s no trouble, really,” Devyn replied,

forehead and

gone, Devyn

her

around, Devyn remarked, “This place

free to settle in and make yourself at home,” Stella reassured, trying

the

“Let’s work in here.

It’s quiet.

Stella broached the topic of Devyn’s online

checked out your shop

You’re super dedicated.

bit more visibility, you’ll

help

you,” Devyn murmured

welcome,” Stella

had a

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