Gratefully, Ste epted the gift box with both hands and proceeded to open it.


    Inside was a hand-painted wedding picture of Ste and Matthew, adorned with Be’s signature.


    Delighted, Ste couldn’t contain her appreciation.


    “Thank you, I truly adore it,” she expressed sincerely.


    As she gazed at Be, Ste felt the urge to share details about their rtionship with her.


    Considering the imminent wedding and the bustling presence of many guests, Ste acknowledged that it wasn’t the right moment to reveal the truth.


    She believed it would be wiser to approach the topic gradually after the wedding, allowing Be ample time to process and ept the information.


    With her decision made, Ste held back her words and offered another smile to Be.


    Matthew, noticing Ste’s trembling, took her hand and entrusted the gift to Fernando.


    “Please keep this safe,” he instructed.


    Looking up at Matthew, Ste took in the warmth of his palm, which helped soothe her emotions.


    “Pleasee inside and take a seat, Be.


    ” She hesitated for a moment before adding, “Could you also stay a bit after the ceremony? There’s something important I’d like to discuss with you.


    ”


    Despite her confusion, Be agreed amicably.


    Throughout this exchange, Elizabeth was inadvertently overlooked.


    Elizabeth’s discontent grew as she observed the intimacy between Matthew and Ste, adding to her existing unhappiness.


    With dripping sarcasm in her voice, she questioned, “Ste, why didn’t you invite me to be your bridesmaid? After all, you’ll be my mom’s first student.


    That means we’re quite close, aren’t we? Or do you still hold a grudge about what happened before?”


    She directed her gaze at the intertwined hands of Ste and Matthew.


    Andrew remained aloof, as if the situation didn’t concern him.


    It wasn’t until Elizabeth’s sarcastic remarks caught his ear that he shifted his focus to Ste.


    It was then that he took notice of Ste’s app


    earance, his gaze lingering on her face briefly before a sense of surprise washed over him.


    Having read news reportsparing Elizabeth’s appearance to Ste’s, he now confirmed the simrity firsthand, realizing that the reports were urate.


    With a frown, Be quietly cautioned Elizabeth, “Please refrain from suchments.


    ”


    “Mom, I was just teasing Ste.


    There’s no need to be so uptight.This is from N?velDrama.Org.


    ”


    Wearing a slight smile, Elizabeth brushed off Be’s warning, saying, “And besides, Ste isn’t one to get easily offended, is she?”


    Ste remained silent.


    She was unsure of Elizabeth’s next move, as they had always shed.


    She doubted this time would be any different.


    Elizabeth might have been looking to stir up trouble, yet Ste knew that as long as she didn’t react, the situation wouldn’t escte.


    Ste didn’t react to Elizabeth’s sarcastic remark, yet Matthew suddenly began to speak.


    He nced at Elizabeth and said softly yet mockingly, “Ste is indeed generous and won’t take offense easily.


    It would be wise for you not to take advantage of someone honest.


    Otherwise, you’re just embarrassing yourself.


    Don’t you think so, Miss Elizabeth Wace?”