Chapter 780
When Love Comes Late
She took a moment to neaten her hair and clear her throat.
Miley, standing awkwardly at the doorway, mumbled, âI didnât mean to interrupt.
I forgot my bag.
My car keys are inside.
â
Stella gestured for her to enter.
âCome on in.
â
Miley, head bowed, seemed too timid to look around.
Observing that Miley was on a collision course with the wall, Stella swiftly reached out to steer her in the right direction.
âYour bag is right there.
â
Miley gave a vacant nod, still not lifting her gaze to Matthew.
She quickly grabbed her bag, pivoted, and bolted to the door.
âStella, please continue.
Iâm leaving now.
â
With that, she slammed the door behind her.
Staring at the closed door, Stella felt a mix of embarrassment and amusement.
Turning to Matthew as if the incident had never happened, she suggested, âYou should rest.
I need to go back to my room and do some work.
â
âIâll keep you company,â Matthew offered, his gaze unwavering.
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âIâm not tired.
I usually put in extra hours around this time.
â
âAlright.
â Stella didnât protest.
Given Matthewâs presence, working in her bedroom wasnât an option.
She relocated her materials to the living room instead.
She pulled out several sheets of blank paper and began sketching.
Halfway through, she paused abruptly.
Noticing her hesitation, Matthew inquired, âIs something the matter?â
Stella looked up, her eyes filled with bewilderment.
âMatthew, do you think weâre all born with certain innate talents? Like your knack for business and my flair for design?â