“Alright, I’ll inform my dad about your appointment tonight.


    I won’t intrude further.


    ”


    “Thank you,” Matthew replied politely.


    After Leslie left, Ste’s gaze lingered on Matthew.


    “Are you sure you’re okay? Do you think we should go to the hospital for a check-up?”


    Matthew tenderly caressed her cheek as a soft smile spread across his face.


    “I’m really okay; don’t worry.


    ”


    Ste’s eyes brimmed with tears as she hugged him tightly.


    “I missed you so much,” she whispered.


    Surprise flickered in Matthew’s eyes, but he quickly enveloped her in a warm embrace.


    “I’ve missed you too.


    I’m sorry for earlier.


    I should have approached the situation more calmly, rather than arguing…”


    “Stop it.


    It was all my fault,” Ste interjected, her voice muffled against his chest.


    “I was the one who misunderstood.


    ”


    Matthew gently lifted her chin and pressed his forehead against hers.


    “How about you treat me to dinner tonight, then? Let’s put this behind us and start afresh, okay?”


    “Of course!” Ste’s face lit up, her lips forming a broad smile.


    Matthew and Ste arranged for Mateo to visit Prosper Bay after dinner.


    It was Ste’s first meeting with the doctor, and she noticed a faint resemnce to Leslie.


    “Hello, Dr.


    Agur.


    I’m Ste,” Ste said, greeting him warmly.


    Mateo nodded in acknowledgment and stated his name before getting straight to the point.


    “Mr.


    rk, is the treatment room ready?”


    Matthew nodded.


    Mateo had rmended conducting the treatment in a familiar setting, believing it would facilitate a morefortable and effective session.


    He had, therefore, asked Matthew to set up the necessary arrangements beforehand.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    Matthew led Mateo to Ste’s room so he could begin the treatment right away.


    As Ste sat facing Mateo, she felt nervous.


    Matthew stood behind her, offering silent support.