Emotion flickered in Devyn’s eyes, yet she held back, remembering Elizabeth’s warning.

“Your offer’s kind, but one time is all you can manage.

How could you possibly assist every time?”

Her smile didn’t reach her eyes.

Stella caught the edge in Devyn’s voice and sensed her misstep.

With an uneasy smile, she amended, “Understood.

If design troubles ever crop up, just give me a shout.

I’m here to lend a hand whenever you need it.

A nod from Devyn, and her features relaxed.

“Alright, let’s get to it.

” Stella steered away from the tension.

Both dove into the sea of sketches and concepts sprawled before them.

worked, Devyn stole glances at Stella, her curiosity

nonchalance, Devyn asked, “You’re covering for

nod

“Yeah, that’s right.

her bandaged

now, then pass them to Matthew for

“Mr.

been a real

gave a heavy nod, her gaze

your project

a

“I’m nearly there.

you’re speedy!”

the only thing

contest,” Devyn

in Devyn’s eyes dimmed at

remained silent, catching the

of heaviness, unspoken but

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