After all, he had already defamed her as an adulteress.
If he were to tell her now, would anything change?
After thinking for a while, he decided on not telling her. He decided that it was best to strengthen their relationship first.
Once Stella was done buying the tickets, they got on the train.
She had bought them VIP seats, considering the fact that this was his first time riding a train. Still, she worried that he might not like it.
After getting settled, Stella said, “Mr. Clark, the train isn’t as comfortable as a private car, or an airplane, but it takes a pretty scenic route, so you can just look out the window if you get bored.”
She was being a bit overcautious.
Matthew’s expression changed. Staring at her, he asked, “Am I that difficult to serve?”
Stella was taken aback. Worried that she had said something wrong to upset him, she shook her head and explained, “No, I was just worried that it might be a bit uncomfortable for you, since it’s your first time.”
Matthew pressed his lips together in response. He’d lived a different life before the Clark family took him in.
The was an awkward silence between them as the train started. Stella decided to look out the window, to ease her embarrassment.
After what seemed like ages, Matthew finally spoke up.
“What did you come here for anyway?”
Stella faced him and replied, “I came for my cousin’s wedding. What project did you come here for?”
Afraid she might have asked too much, she added, “You don’t have to say it if it’s a secret.”
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“It’s not. I came here to inspect the Pearl Island.” Matthew Lied.
Remembering the pearl necklace he got last time, she asked, “Did you inspect it for your grandmother?”
“Kind of.” Matthew gave a vague reply. Seeing that she was interested, he asked, “Do you like pearls as well?”
He recalled how happy she was when she talked about pearls the last time.
Her eyes glistened as she nodded frantically.
“Yes! I love them.
They’re like ancient organic gems…”
They talked about pearls for a while.
Stella eventually fell asleep during the train ride.