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

nonchalance, Devyn asked, “You’re covering for Bella’s assignments too,

nod from

“Yeah, that’s right.

eyed her

simple designs for now, then pass them to Matthew

“Mr.

been a real ally to you,” Devyn

gave a heavy nod, her

your project shaping

flashed a

“I’m nearly there.

speedy!”

thing I’ve

contest,” Devyn

Devyn’s eyes

remained silent, catching the shift in

sense of heaviness,

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