Rubbing her growling stomach, she remembered that she had gone the entire day without eating and headed downstairs.


    The vi was quiet, an indication that Matthew hadn’t returned.


    In the kitchen, Ste found several prepared dishes in the refrigerator, presumably made by Erin before she went home.


    She warmed up the food and sat down to eat, thoughtfully setting some aside for Matthew.


    As she finished her meal, Matthew was still nowhere to be seen.


    After lingering in the living room for some time, Ste felt a twinge of boredom and decided to step outside.


    Matthew’s vi boasted an expansive back garden, its flowers meticulously trimmed.


    A rockery and a fountain upied the garden’s central space.


    Though she’d visited Matthew’s vi on a few asions, she’d never ventured beyond the living room.


    Taking in the view, Ste couldn’t help but wonder if this was the lifestyle of a truly sessful man.


    Under the glow of the moonlight, she walked leisurely through the garden, aiding her digestion.


    Checking her watch, she realized it was nearing midnight.All content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    She nced to the entrance, but there was still no sign of Matthew.


    A frown crossed her features, giving way to concern.


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    It was Late.


    Was he caught up in something urgent? Or perhaps he was busy dealing with online rumors?


    A gust of night wind swept through, causing Ste to shiver and wrap her arms tightly around herself.


    Just then, she felt the weight of something being dr@ped over her shoulders.


    Turning around, she discovered Matthew had ced his coat on her.


    Gently gripping her shoulder, he advised, “The nights get chilly in Seamarsh.


    If you’re going to take a walk, you should wear a coat.


    You don’t want to catch a cold.


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    “Why are you back sote? Do you have a lot on your te at thepany?” Ste inquired, recalling that Prosperity Group didn’t have any pressing matters at hand recently.


    Matthew responded curtly, “Yes, let’s go inside.


    ”


    His reluctance to discuss the matter struck Ste as odd, making her frown.


    As she moved to apany him back into the house, her eyes caught sight of a familiar piece of paper peeking out from his coat pocket.


    Pulling it out, Ste found it to be a hospital prescription.


    Lifting her gaze to Matthew, she asked with a mix of curiosity and concern, “Did you go to the hospital?”


    Observing the prescription in Ste’s hand, Matthew told the truth.