It wasn’t a dream.


    He had indeed cared for her in that small but meaningful.


    way.


    It was Matthew who dr@ped his coat over her once she had drifted off to sleep.


    While they were in the hotel, that mix of strangeness and familiarity welled up within Ste once more, leaving her feeling somewhat moved.


    She tried not to think of it anymore.


    Handing back his jacket, she mumbled, “Thank you, Mr.


    rk.


    ”


    Matthew epted the coat silently.


    That was when Ste noticed the wedding ring on his finger.


    Of course, Matthew was married.


    His concern for her today stemmed solely from her status as his employee, nothing more.


    She couldn’t always fantasize.


    Ste kept reminding herself to keep her feelings in check.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    Rapidly unbuckling her seatbelt, Ste stammered, “Mr.


    rk, it’ste.


    I should get going.


    Drive safely.


    ”


    With that, she hastened out of the car and into the vi.


    Matthew watched her swift exit, his eyes narrowing briefly before he drove off.


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    Once inside, Ste leaned against the door, taking a moment to collect herself.


    Miley, hearing here in, approached.


    “Ste, how did the check-up go?”


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    On seeing Ste’s somewhat flustered appearance, Miley added, “Is everything okay? Are you feeling alright?”


    Ste shook her head, taking her hand in assurance.


    “I’m fine, just exhausted.


    ”


    “Really?” Miley wasn’t fully convinced.


    “And what did the doctor say?”


    “The doctor said I was fine,” Ste replied, forcing a smile.


    “I think I’ll head to bed.


    ”


    After giving Ste a scrutinizing look, Miley finally nodded.