Once back in her familiar surroundings, Ste felt at ease and fell into a deep sleep.
When she awoke, the vi was eerily silent.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.
Clint preferred a private setting and had only a butler in residence, leaving other servants out.
Ste called out to him but received no response.
Reaching for her phone to call Clint, she noticed a message from him sent just ten minutes prior.
“Ste, I’m meeting an old friend for a chess game and won’t be back untilter tonight.
Lunch is prepared for you.
Please eat it when you wake up.
”
A helpless smile crossed her face.
She walked into the dining room and discovered several of her favorite dishesid out on the table.
Just as she was about to text Clint in response, the doorbell rang.
Assuming Clint had returned early, she rushed to answer the door.
“Grandpa.
.
Ste’s voice trailed off as she opened the door, shocked to find someone else there.
“Mr.
rk? What brings you here?” Ste asked in surprise.
Matthew appeared asposed as ever.
Yet, when he saw Ste’s pajamas, his eyes softened momentarily.
His face remained impassive, but on the inside, he was delighted.
Sure enough, his wife was cute.
“Mr.
rk? What brings you here?” Ste repeated.
She was anxious and unsettled.
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Clearing his throat, Matthew said earnestly, “I apologize for the intrusion during your vacation, but there’s a matter of great importance.
I need you to apany me.
”
Seeing his serious expression, Ste didn’t hesitate.
“Of course, I’lle with you right away.
”
Realizing her attire, she blushed.
“Would you like toe in and wait while I change?”
Matthew nodded.
“Please make yourselffortable on the sofa.
I’ll be quick.
” With that, she scampered upstairs.
After much deliberation, she changed her clothes and descended the stairs.