Chapter 367

Judging it was an appropriate time, Matthew reluctantly opened his eyes.

Their gazes met.

Startled, Stella averted her eyes in panic, while Matthew remained composed.

“Good morning, Mr.

Clark.

” Stella greeted him awkwardly.

In an orderly fashion, Matthew explained the events of the previous night.

“Shortly after you fell asleep, the road was cleared.

Since you were sleeping soundly, I didn’t want to wake you.

I decided to drive straight to Prosper Bay…”

Pausing for a moment, he continued, “I intended to take you home once you woke up, but I, too, ended up falling asleep.

”

Matthew’s explanation sounded logical, but Stella sensed something was amiss.

She handed his coat back to him and expressed her gratitude.

“Thank you, Mr.

Clark.

I’ll head home now.

”

As she reached for the car door handle, Matthew halted her.

“You don’t need to go to work today.

Take the day off and rest at home.

”

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Stella hesitated.

She composed herself and declined coolly.

“No, I’m fine.

I have no reason to take a day off.

”

Matthew furrowed his brow, a hint of sadness seeping into his voice as he felt her distancing herself from him.

In a soft, husky tone, he provided a rational justification.

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“You should work on your design drafts at home today.

If you can produce an excellent piece, it will greatly benefit Prosperity Group.

”

The reasoning was sound, and Stella didn’t refuse this time.

She thanked him softly and stepped out of the car.

As she made her way home, regret gnawed at her.

She had genuinely fallen asleep last night, spending the entire night sleeping in the car alongside her boss.

She hadn’t been vigilant at all.

Stella chided herself as she arrived home.

Miley rushed up to her, grabbing her arm and surveying her from head to toe.

“Where were you last night? I didn’t see you in your room earlier.