Ste hadn’t visited the rk family estate since their wedding.


    Lucia had been yearning for this reunion for quite some time.


    Acknowledging her request, Matthew disconnected the call.


    They reached Prosper Bay shortly thereafter.


    The car came to a halt, and Ste awoke.


    She rubbed her eyes and realized she was still nestled against Matthew’s chest.


    Blushing, she stammered, “I’m sorry, I fell asleep.


    ”


    Then, she freed herself from his embrace.


    Matthew felt a sudden wave of numbness and tingling course through him.


    Suppressing a hiss, he shifted his position.


    Ste noticed his movement and felt even more mortified, realizing she’d been resting against him for the entire ride.


    Matthew extended a hand to tousle her hair.


    “Let’s get out of the car.


    Have something to eat before heading to bed.


    ”


    As he finished, he stepped out and extended his hand to guide Ste into the vi.


    Erin had already set the table with an assortment of dishes that looked scrumptious.


    They settled at the table and began to dine.


    Matthew noticed Ste picking at her food and set down his fork, fixing his gaze on her.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org.


    “Don’t you like them? What would you prefer?


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    I can ask for something else.


    ”


    He feigned rising from his chair.


    Ste quickly stopped him.


    “No, it’s not that.


    I just woke up, so I’m not really hungry.


    ”


    Matthew scrutinized her expression, as though assessing the sincerity of her words.


    After a pause, he finally asked, “What do you enjoy eating? Do you have any dietary restrictions?”


    Previously, their conversations had revolved mainly around work; he knew little about her personal life.


    Being in a rtionship now, it was time to delve deeper, starting with her culinary preferences.