After breakfast, the heavy air between them became unbearable.
Ste set her utensils down with a definitive clink, stood up, and prepared to leave the house without another word.
As soon as she stepped onto the porch, his voice, tinged with confusion, halted her escape.
“Ste, did I ever love you?”
Though Matthew’s question wasden with the gravity of love, his tone was chillingly detached, as if he were merely confirming a fact.
Ste paused, the weight of his words anchoring her to the spot, deepening her despair.
From behind, Matthew’s voice wavered with uncertainty.
“Did I?”
Ste hesitated, unwilling to entertain such a question-a question to which she herself did not have an answer.
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She offered a bitter smile in response.
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“Ste…” Matthew’s voice was a soft entreaty, marked by a frown of confusion.
Turning to face him, tears brimming in her eyes, she challenged him, “Even if I tell you, would you believe me?”
Matthew found himself at a loss for words.
Noticing his silence, Ste’s smile grew even more sorrowful.
Taking a deep breath, she gathered herposure and announced, have to handle something at the studio.
I need to get to work now.
Without another nce, she departed.
Matthew remained seated, watching her until she vanished from his sight.
Upon leaving the vi, Ste got directly into her car.
Before starting the engine, she remembered she had left without saying goodbye and hastily sent a message to Sanford.
Drained, she pondered how she would manage her rtionship with Matthew going forward.
With a heavy sigh, she forced herself to calm down before driving to the studio.
Meanwhile, after Ste’s departure, Matthew headed straight to hispany.
As soon as he stepped into the office, he summoned Fernando.
“Mr.
rk, did you want to see me?” Fernando inquired, his tone respectful.
Matthew’s face remained impassive as he asked directly, “How did I end up with Ste?”
Fernando was momentarily taken aback, puzzled by the sudden question.