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.

a concerned glance toward where Stella had gone, Juliette said, “Forget

a nice

nodded and

room and

couldn’t help but feel down, thinking about how

open behind

and softly ran his

irritated, quickly moved his hand

that you’re upset with me,

asked, his voice

sitting up to face him with

ears,” she

by pinching her cheek as

the moment he reached out, Stella

until I’ve heard a good enough reason from you!” she warned

back, offering a sheepish smile, and then paused for a moment before he opened up

suffering from claustrophobia since then, and I wasn’t sure how to handle

love, so I’m at a loss

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