On the other end of a phone call, the tension that had clouded Matthew’s face lifted instantly at Ste’s admission.


    Excitement taking over, he ended the call, grabbed his car keys, and sped off to the bar.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org.


    As he drove, Matthew’s hands trembled on the wheel, a storm of tion sweeping through him.


    In that moment, all the pent-up frustration and irritation that had umted over the past few days seemed to dissipate from his mind.


    There was only one thought remaining.


    Ste had feelings for him.


    There had been no betrayal.


    It was only a misunderstanding.


    What was normally a twenty-minute drive felt halved as he raced to reach Ste.


    Upon parking, Matthew practically bolted into the bar.


    His eyes immediately located Ste, who was resting her head on Miley’s shoulder.


    Whether it was the alcohol or just the moment, her flushed cheeks rendered her irresistibly enchanting.


    Suppressing the rapid beating of his heart, Matthew approached them.


    Turning to Miley, his voice was hushed but quivering with barely contained excitement.


    “May I have a moment alone with her?”


    Miley’s eyes widened in astonishment as she realized the man standing before her was Matthew.


    “Mr.


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    At the sound of her voice, Ste shifted slightly but continued her slumber.


    Taking note of Ste’s still-sleeping state, Matthew’s Lips tightened, and his gaze turned imploring.


    Lowering his voice, he implored, “May I stay with Ste for a bit?”


    “Did you catch what Ste was saying earlier?”


    Matthew nodded, offering no denial.


    “I did.


    ”


    “So what’s really going on between you and Ste?” Miley pressed, her tone turning serious.


    “How do you actually feel about…”