Matthew felt a pang of disappointment as he observed the distance between them.


    He hesitated briefly, preparing to respond when the door swung open.


    Neville strode in and said, “Sorry, I’mte.


    How’s your talk?”


    In walked Neville, exuding an air of nonchnce as he took a seat opposite Ste with crossed legs.


    Repeating her n concisely, Ste noted, “I’ve shared the entire n with Mr.


    rk, and I’m awaiting his feedback.


    ”


    Neville’s attention drifted to the tablet PC in Ste’s hand, and he raised a quizzical eyebrow.


    “Let me take a look.


    ”


    Ste passed the tablet to him, and he perused the document swiftly.


    “Your n is excellent, but Matthew’s wife won’t be able to attend.


    ”


    “Why?” Ste inquired instinctively.


    Matthew was still wearing his wedding ring, so why wouldn’t his wife attend such an important event as his birthday?


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    Ste found it perplexing.


    Neville set the tablet PC aside and nced at Matthew.


    “Matthew’s wife is dedicated to her career.


    She hasn’t been in Seamarsh for an extended period, so she genuinely can’t make it.


    ”


    Ste now understood the reason behind Matthew and his wife’s strained marriage.


    Both partners were absorbed in their careers, often absent from Seamarsh.


    epting this exnation, Ste nodded inprehension.


    “In that case, I’ll remove that part of the n.


    Do you have any other suggestions?”


    Neville, however, had a different idea.


    “No need to remove it,” he dered.


    Ste frowned.


    “You can push the cake instead.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    ”


    “Me?” Ste was taken aback by the suggestion.


    Her hand, which was holding her ss of water, trembled, spilling the contents over Matthew’s attire.


    Ste hurriedly retrieved a few tissues, her voice filled with regret.