For the first time, she heard a depth of emotion in Matthew’s voice that left her puzzled.
Suddenly, Stella’s heart skipped a beat. She lowered her gaze and tightened her grip on her seatbelt.
After Stella received a clean bill of health from the doctor, Matthew finally felt relieved.
It was getting late when they left the hospital.
Having been through an emotionally turbulent day, Stella dozed off soon after settling into the car.
Gradually, she sensed the car come to a halt and felt a sudden warmth envelop her.
Still half-asleep, she caught a whiff of a familiar scent.
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Stella furrowed her brow slightly. Her thoughts were in disarray, and she wished to stay awake, but drowsiness overwhelmed her.
Struggling to open her eyes, she saw a black coat draped over her and a male visage looming close.
It had to be Matthew.
Any lingering questions dispelled, Stella nestled her head against the coat, her body relaxing as she drifted back to sleep.
Matthew’s extended hand hung in mid-air, hesitating.
When they came to a traffic signal, he glanced at Stella, who was curled up in the passenger seat.
She wrapped her arms around herself and intermittently rubbed her arms for warmth.
Matthew adjusted the car’s temperature and placed his suit jacket over her, taking care not to disturb her slumber.
Even though he had moved as discreetly as possible, he hadn’t anticipated that Stella would still be attentive enough to notice his actions.
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Once Matthew was certain she was asleep again, he let out a quiet sigh of relief.
Observing her innocent, childlike expression, so different from her poised demeanor on stage, Matthew allowed himself a small smile.
It was only in these moments that he felt free to look at her without reservation.
Matthew was lost in thought.
When could he tell her the truth?
As the traffic light turned green, he snapped out of his reverie and refocused on the road.
By the time Stella woke up, they were pulling into Prosper Bay.
Realizing that Matthew’s coat had been her source of warmth, she felt a touch of emotion.