“What are you doing?”


    Raising an eyebrow, Matthew replied casually, “I’ve spent days on that cramped, ufortable folding chair keeping vigil over you.


    Now that you’re awake, I’m taking a turn in your bed.


    ”


    Ste nced at the folding chair, realizing how ufortable it must have been for Matthew, given his height and build.


    She released his hand but couldn’t shake her nervousness.


    However, Matthew didn’t afford her much time to linger in hesitation.


    He slipped under the nket andy down.


    Ste felt his presence at her waist, followed by the warmth of his chest against her back, causing her to stiffen momentarily.


    The coolness of his familiar breath enveloped her, his warm exhales grazing her ear, sending shivers down her spine.


    Ste shifted slightly, ufortable with the intimacy.


    Misreading her movements, Matthew’s voice dropped to a low, velvety whisper.


    “Getfortable.


    Don’t mind me.


    ”


    He tightened his grip around her waist, his deep voice captivating.Material ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    “I’m relieved to see you awake.


    ”


    Ste turned her head just enough to catch his next words.


    “I know it’s taking you time to adjust to me, but I’ve already grown ustomed to you.


    I can’t bear the thought of you leaving, and I’m sorry for any pain you’ve endured because of me.


    ” He cradled her cold hand in his, whispering, “I am truly sorry.


    ”


    Matthew was overwhelmed with guilt, realizing the extent of Ste’s suffering because of him.


    He recognized the importance of safeguarding those he held dear.


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    The agony she endured should never have been her cross to bear.


    Ste felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and her previously tense body began to slowly rx.


    She whispered softly, “It’s not your fault.


    You’ve already done so much, and I’m starting to feel better.


    Now, get some rest.


    ”


    Having said that, she closed her eyes, gently tightening her hold on Matthew’s hand.


    Just as she shut her eyes, Ste felt Matthew delicately turn her body towards him.


    Before she had the chance to open her eyes, she sensed a wave of warmth sweep across her lips.


    Flushed, she yielded to Matthew’s ki*s.


    Matthew’s lips tenderly met Ste’s, lingering for a brief moment.