The shopkeeper was baking muffins, the sweet aroma of which wafted straight into Ste’s nostrils.


    She patted her empty stomach, mouth almost watering.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    Finally, Matthew made up his mind about revealing the truth.


    But just as he mustered the courage to confess his feelings, he noticed Ste’s distraction.


    He followed her gaze and squinted.


    “Would you like some?”


    Matthew’s sudden question startled Ste.


    With a straightforward expression, he repeated, “Would you like a muffin?”


    Ste felt somewhat embarrassed that her desires were so transparent.


    Although the birthday celebration had a well-stocked table, it was filled with strangers.


    Matthew was also there, so she had spent most of the time watching him.


    Other than cake, she hadn’t eaten much.


    She was genuinely hungry at this point.


    Ste nodded, “Yes, I’d like one.


    ”


    Matthew studied her for a moment and nodded.


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    “Wait here.


    I’ll go buy some.


    Before Ste could object, Matthew was already crossing the street.


    After a few strides, Matthew took a deep breath.


    Nervousness coursed through his veins.


    If Ste had declined the muffin, he would have used the opportunity to reveal that he was Maverick.


    However, in this moment of rity, his nerves got the better of him.


    He had nned to disclose his true identity on the day they celebrated his birthday together.


    He envisioned sharing his future with Ste in a life filled with joy.


    He didn’t want to concoct borate excuses or ask other people for help to celebrate his birthday with her.


    But she always saw him as her boss.


    Would she ept the truth if he told her right there and then?


    Matthew was mildly frustrated.


    He wrestled with how to phrase his confession.