Ste nodded, turning to the window.


    The silence between them was extremely awkward.


    Instead of starting the car, Matthew sat there silently.


    Ste remained quiet, waiting for him to start it, but not daring to speak.


    She was about to finally say something when Matthew suddenly leaned closer to her.


    Not expecting his sudden move, Ste jerked backwards.


    Her heart began to thump rapidly.


    She swallowed the lump in her throat.


    “Mr.


    rk? What’re you doing?”


    Matthew was taken aback by her sudden outburst.


    He wasn’t expecting her to react like that.


    He Lowered his gaze, feeling his heart clench again in loss.


    “Your seatbelt,” he said lightly, barely audible.


    Ste realized she had overreacted.


    Her cheeks turned bright red.


    “Oh… Uh… I can do it by myself.


    ”


    She quickly fastened her seat belt.


    Matthew leaned back and finally started the car, acting like nothing had just happened.


    Watching the surroundings pass by as the car began to move, Ste felt slightly at ease.


    Matthew stole a quick nce at Ste as he drove and asked, “So, how is the preparation for the designpetition going?”


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    The awkward silence was finally broken, making Ste rx in her seat.


    “Well, I’m almost done with the sketches.


    I’ll be able to make a sample once I finish putting in the details.


    ”


    A small smile yed on his lips.


    “You are very hardworking.


    ” He seemed satisfied.


    Ste smiled sheepishly.C0pyright ? 2024 N?v)(elDrama.Org.


    “I’m just able to draw well when I have some sort of inspiration.


    Thepetition is right around the corner, and I don’t want poor results.


    ”


    Matthew nodded.