However, it’s clear that Mina holds strong feelings for you.


    ”


    Farris took a moment before meeting Ste’s gaze, his voiceced with earnestness.


    “I want to be clear.


    I have no romantic feelings for Mina.


    There is someone else who has captured my heart.


    ”


    His unexpected admission hung in the air, leaving Ste momentarily at a loss for words.


    Before she could formte a response, the door swung open once more.


    Matthew stepped inside, his eyes briefly locking with Farris’, a subtle tension in his gaze.


    He quickly closed the distance between himself and Ste, taking her hand in his while his other hand caressed her forehead gently.


    “Is everything alright? You look distressed.


    Are you feeling okay?”


    “I’m alright,” Ste assured Matthew, shaking her head gently.


    Matthew caught her meaning and turned his icy gaze back to Farris, demanding, “Dr.


    Barnes, is there anything else?”


    Farris noticed Matthew’s firm grip on Ste’s hand.


    His face remained impassive, yet a pang of sorrow touched his heart.


    He averted his eyes, choosing to sidestep Matthew’s question.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    Instead, he spoke softly to Ste.


    “Ensure you get ample rest.


    Should you feel even the slightest difort, don’t hesitate to reach out to me.


    ”


    With that, he turned and made his exit.


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    Matthew’s thin Lips tightened, and he watched the door close silently, his eyes filled with contemtion.


    After a moment’s pause, he turned back to Ste, seeking rification.


    “What brought Farris here so suddenly?”


    “The IV bag was almost empty, so I called for a nurse to rece it,”


    Ste responded, skillfully steering the conversation away from her ufortable encounter with Mina.


    Sensing that Matthew might probe further, she quickly shifted the topic.


    “Is everything under control at thepany? You don’t have to stay here.


    Feel free to return to work if you’re busy.


    ”


    Matthew studied her still-pale face, brushed a stray hair from her forehead, and replied, “Your only job right now is to rest.


    Leave everything else to me.


    ”


    With that, he stood up, shed his coat, and gently lifted the nket.


    Ste instinctively clutched at his hand, her voiceced with anxiety.