Ste opted for a shower, while Matthew headed to his study for work.
As he opened a document, Fernando’s call came through.
Matthew frowned, anticipating the news.
On the phone, he cut to the chase.
“Did you find anything?”
“Yes.
We’ve matched Mrs.
’s portrait to the timeline of that year, identifying a likely person.
She’s Be Wace, a renowned designer in Dorburn,” Fernando reported thoroughly.
Matthew’s brow twitched slightly as he focused on the information sent by Fernando.
The name Be rang a distant bell in his memory.
‘s BunnyBookery
Her designs were fantastic, steering clear of tiring cliches.
Many attempted to imitate her style but fell short.
A small smile crept across Matthew’s face.
It made sense that Ste possessed such a strong design talent.
She might have inherited it from her mother.
With this realization, Matthew instructed Fernando, “Keep digging.
Use any means necessary to gather more precise details.
”
After the call ended, a wave of relief washed over him.
Finally, there was progress after a drawn out investigation.
Although Ste rarely spoke about it, Matthew sensed her Longing to find her biological parents.
The idea of her meeting her mother soon excited him.
However, the investigation was still in progress.
Matthew decided not to reveal too much to Ste to prevent premature excitement.
He took a moment to calm his emotions andmitted to expediting the investigation.
After her shower, Ste discovered Matthew sitting on the bed, and it caught her off guard.
With her hair still wet, she grabbed a towel and inquired, “You finished so quickly?”Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.
Matthew nodded and motioned for Ste to take a seat.
“Sit here, I’ll dry your hair,” he offered.
Positioning himself behind her, he gently worked the hairdryer through her damp locks.
Ste felt the tenderness in his touch as his fingers glided through her hair.
Closing her eyes, she relished the moment.