Back then, he was too concerned about her to really take in her surroundings.


    The room smelled lightly of her fragrance.


    His eyes swiftly passed over her desk, cluttered with design tools, and finally rested on the wall.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    A few photos adorned the smooth surface; one in particr caught his attention.


    He recognized the sunset image from Ste’s office, but this was a frontal view.


    In the photo, Ste, Oliver, and Clint were hugging, their smiles genuine and tender.


    Matthew felt a twinge of sorrow and regret.


    Had he not misjudged the situation back then, he might not have missed the perfect opportunity to be with Ste.


    As he was about to step closer for a better look at the photo, he heard a sharp noise from downstairs.


    Matthew hurriedly went out.


    Rushing down, he found Ste in the kitchen, cleaning up shattered pieces from the floor.


    Approaching her, he took her hand, his voice firm.


    “Step aside.


    I’1L take care of that.


    ”


    Ste was startled to see Matthew.


    Regaining herposure, she shook off his hand.


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    “I can handle it myself.


    ”


    She continued to pick up the pieces.


    Matthew looked displeased.


    Seizing Ste’s wrist, he led her to the Living room.


    Ste resisted, but Matthew’s grip was unyielding, leaving her with no choice but to follow him reluctantly.


    “Stay here.


    You can return after I’ve cleaned up,” Matthewmanded.


    Before she could protest, he headed back to the kitchen.


    Gazing at his back, Ste began to feel a twinge of annoyance.


    This was her home, and Ste couldn’t fathom how Matthew could order her in such a tone.


    Ste stood up and followed him.