Chapter 2122

Though her back was to him, Stella felt a wave of self—consciousness wash over her.

Even after all their shared countless intimate moments, broad daylight brought a certain bashfulness she couldn’t shake.

“Hurry up,” she muttered, her voice laced with a mix of urgency and embarrassment.

“Tie it quickly and leave.

Matthew’s smile deepened as he placed his hands on her bare back, his touch sending a shock of cold through her warm skin, like ice meeting fire.

Goosebumps erupted in response, and she instinctively tried to pull away.

“Don’t move,” he commanded, his voice a low, gravelly rumble that sent a shiver down her spine.

Stella froze, caught between fight and flight.

“Your hands are freezing.

Don’t touch me with them.

But Matthew paid no heed to her protests.

His hands lingered on her back, moving in slow, deliberate strokes as if savoring the moment.

he murmured, his tone

her, her heart pounding in her chest as she tried to

“Just.

to tie a

flimsy

“I’ll make it perfect.

tied a neat bow with the laces, letting

softly, his voice barely above a

turned to face him, her gaze falling on his suit,

She frowned, momentarily confused.

haven’t you changed yet?

You should get ready.

hand shot out, catching her arm in a gentle

he said, a sly grin playing at the corners

“Now it’s your turn.

a hint of exasperation laced

just putting on

could you possibly

Matthew was insistent, his eyes

“You never know.

I might.

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