Juliette, sensing the tension, quickly intervened, saying, “Matthew, you’ve got it all wrong.

It’s me who’s expecting.

Stella was just accompanying me to the hospital today.

Caught off guard and visibly relieved, Matthew’s reaction only served to upset Stella further.

Removing Juliette’s hand from hers, Stella said softly, “I don’t feel well.

I’m going to lie down for a bit.

She then turned around to head upstairs.

Juliette and Oliver exchanged worried glances, both turning their attention to Matthew almost instinctively.

Realizing his mistake and the pain it caused Stella, Matthew stated simply, “Go ahead and enjoy your evening.

I need to talk to Stella.

glance toward where Stella had

have a nice

and

room and flopped down on her

help but feel down, thinking about how Matthew

door open behind her but didn’t bother

sat down beside her and softly ran

feeling irritated, quickly moved his hand

that you’re upset with me, but could

his voice

flipped over, sitting up to face him with

I’m all ears,” she said,

pinching her cheek

but the moment he reached out, Stella

me until I’ve heard a good

then paused for

suffering from claustrophobia since then, and

never really known what it’s like to feel fatherly love, so I’m at a loss about how to be

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