And toplicate things, there was the looming question of how Matthew’s wife, who had always remained a hidden figure, would respond when she discovered Ste’s affection for him.


    In such a hugepany, where countless pairs of eyes observed every move, it was merely a matter of time before someone uncovered her innermost thoughts, no matter how discreet she attempted to be.


    At that point, she would find it even more difficult to face Matthew.


    Ste couldn’t contain her emotions, and the only solution was to distance herself from him.


    She closed her eyes, suppressing herplex feelings.


    After a long pause, she picked up her phone and opened a chat with Maverick.


    Ste sent him several messages requesting a meeting.


    Herst message was more assertive and tinged with a hint of threat.


    “Maverick, if you don’t respond to my messages within two days, I’ll proceed with the filing for divorce.


    ”


    As they reached the restaurant, Miley sensed Ste’s depressive mood and tried to lighten the atmosphere.


    “Ste, I’ve had this reservation for ages, just for your celebration,” Miley bubbled with enthusiasm.


    “I’ve been telling you not to worry.


    If worsees to worst, you can always rely on me.


    ”


    Miley summoned the waiter with a grand gesture, cing an extravagant order of dishes.


    Ste, witnessing this extravagance, rushed to intervene, “Don’t splurge like that.


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    ”


    Her mood remained somber, appetite nearly nonexistent.


    Finally garnering a response from Ste, Miley breathed a sigh of relief.


    “I know,” she said with a smile, but still had the waiter bring the dishes.


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    Once the waiter left, she added, “One extravagant meal won’t solve our problems or drain our bank ounts.


    Today is about you, and as your best friend, I want to celebrate it.


    ”


    Seeing Miley’s enthusiasm, Ste decided not to dampen the mood.


    She lowered her gaze, and yed along with Miley’s n.


    The table soon filled with an array of dishes.


    Ste poked at her food, her thoughts far away.


    Fiddling with her utensils, Miley suddenly remembered something.


    “Did you get a hold of Maverick?”