“I understand.
I’1L maintain my distance from Matthew.
”
That night, Ste found herself restless, tossing and turning.
Finally, she fell asleep around four in the morning.
The following day, as she wheeled her suitcase outside, she noticed Matthew’s car parked at the gate.
As she approached, Matthew exited the driver’s seat and began to assist her with her Luggage.
Caught off guard and ttered, Ste demurred, “That’s not necessary, Mr.
rk.
I can handle it.
”
Matthew offered her a look but said nothing, creating an inexplicably awkward atmosphere.
Ste scanned the vicinity and asked, “Where’s Fernando? Isn’t heing with us?”
Matthew averted his gaze, replying, “He has othermitments.
His schedule is packed.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.
Please, get in the car.
”
Without furtherment, Ste took the passenger seat.
With the silence, the atmosphere between the two was even more awkward.
Ste frequently nced out the window to distract herself.
Matthew kept his eyes on the road, asionally stealing nces at Ste.
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Before they knew it, they were halfway to their destination.
Running on little sleep, Ste soon dozed off against the seat.
Matthew noticed her sleeping form and slowed down the vehicle.
By the time Ste stirred awake, they had arrived.
Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she mumbled, “Have we arrived? I apologize for falling asleep.
” She sat up straight.
Her voice was soft and raspy.
Matthew looked at the woman beside him.
Ste’s hair was slightly disheveled from sleep, which only seemed to make her face appear even more delicate.
“It’s alright,” he said nonchntly, handing her a bottle of water.
“Rest for a bit before we get out.
”
Still a bit groggy, Ste epted the water, took a sip.
Then, she rested in the car for a short while before getting out.