Matthew’s gaze fixed on the screen, shadows in his eyes.


    He reminded her, “Keep those design dates on file.


    They could be the ace up our sleeveter.


    ”


    The following day, Ste could have her bandage removed.


    Matthew wanted to apany her to the hospital for a check-up, but she declined.


    She lightly pushed him away with her good hand and said, “Go to work.


    I’ve asked Juliette toe with me.


    Don’t worry.


    ”


    Matthew, still concerned, suggested, “Let me take you to the hospital.


    ”


    “No, that’s okay,” Ste insisted.


    “I’ve been healing for a while now.


    It will be fine.


    Just head to work.


    Juliette might feel ufortable with you there.


    ”


    Unable to persuade her otherwise, Matthew reluctantly agreed, “Alright, but be careful.


    Remember your hand isn’tpletely healed yet.


    ”


    Ste nodded emphatically.


    After seeing Matthew off, she left for the hospital with Juliette.


    In the hospital, the doctor removed Ste’s bandage and remarked, “Your injury is healing nicely, but you should avoid strenuous activity for now.


    Your hand still needs rest.


    ”


    Hearing this, Ste felt a sense of relief.


    With her right hand having been injured, it had been challenging for her to manage her tasks for a long time.


    Now, she was nearing the end of that ordeal.


    Moreover, her wedding was approaching, and she definitely didn’t want to wear a bandage on her big day.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org.


    As they exited the hospital, Juliette noticed that Ste seemed downcast.


    Puzzled, she inquired, “What’s the matter? Didn’t the doctor say your hand is doing well? Why do you still seem unhappy?”


    “It’s nothing.


    ” Ste was reluctant to say more.


    “Come on, talk to me.


    What’s going on? Don’t you trust me?” Juliette asked, her voice serious.


    Ste didn’t intend to keep secrets from Juliette.


    She just wasn’t sure how to begin.


    After a moment of thought, she opened up about Devyn’s betrayal.


    “I still can’t believe she would do something like that.


    I was going to invite her to the wedding, but now, I guess there’s no point.


    ”


    Juliette’s anxiety turned to anger.


    “That’s way out of Line! How could she do that to you? She had no right to steal your work! You can’t just let her off easy.


    ”


    Remembering Devyn’s desperate look, Ste felt a pang of sadness.


    “Maybe she felt she had no choice but to do it, needing the money.


    ”


    Juliette shook her head in disagreement, stating firmly, “She shouldn’t do that, no matter what.


    You’re her friend.


    ”


    Juliette’s anger boiled over, and she seemed ready to confront Devyn immediately.


    Seeing her so worked up, Ste regretted bringing it up.


    She grabbed Juliette’s arm, trying to divert her attention.


    “Let’s drop it for now.


    I’ll handle it with Matthew.


    For now, why don’t you help me pick out some clothes for my grandpa? He needs something to wear at the wedding.


    ”


    Though Juliette continued to grumble about Devyn, she apanied Ste to the mall.