Ultimately, she chose a ne adorned with radiant purple pearls.


    When the hostess began to pack up the ne, Matthew intervened, saying, “Just give it to me.


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    The hostess handed over the ne to him.


    Matthew delicately ced it around Ste’s neck, as if he feared hurting her.


    As the cool pearls made contact with Ste’s skin, she recalled the ne she had seen on Matthew’sputer during the day, also adorned with pearls.


    She felt a little depressed.


    Matthew adjusted the ne and smoothed her hair, remarking, “It suits you very well.


    ”


    Ste snapped out of her reverie and gazed into his affectionate eyes.


    She forced a smile, reminding herself not to overthink.


    The most crucial task at hand waspleting Mia’s test, and she couldn’t allow anything to affect her mood.


    Later, when she returned to the vi, it was already quitete.


    Ste headed to the study to work on her sketches while Matthew attended to some documents.


    After a while, Ste’s continuous yawns betrayed her fatigue.


    Matthew nced at the time and suggested, “It’s gettingte.


    If you can’t finish your drawings, you can resume them tomorrow.


    You should go to bed now.


    ”


    Ste patted her face to stay awake.


    “No, I’ll finish it soon.


    ”


    She stretched, then lowered her head and continued to draw.


    Reluctantly, Matthew agreed, putting the documents aside and going downstairs to make coffee.


    Upon returning with the coffee, he found Ste had fallen asleep at the table, her sketch almostplete.


    With an affectionate smile, Matthew set the coffee aside and added the finishing touches to the sketch before gently lifting Ste from her chair.


    Ste stirred slightly and mumbled something.


    “It’s done,” Matthew coaxed her.


    “I’ll take you to bed.


    It’s notfortable to sleep here.


    ”


    Ste groaned and snuggled further into his arms, clearly wanting to continue her slumber.