Miley fell asleep on the way and leaned against Stella for support.
The whole drive was silent and not a single word was uttered until they arrived at Prosper Bay.
Matthew assisted in carrying Miley up the stairs.
“My room is right over there, Mr. Clark. Please help me take her in Stella pointed in the direction of her room.
“She drank a lot so she needs someone to take care of her tonight.”
Matthew carried her in silently.
He placed Miley gently on the bed and Stella tucked her in. She turned around to leave when Miley suddenly grabbed her wrist.
She shook Stella’s hand playfully.
“Stella, I’m hungry. Can you please make me some tomato soup? I’m craving your cooking.”
Stella found it impossible to say no to Miley.
She nodded and said, “I’ll start cooking now. You should rest.”
Satisfied, Miley closed her eyes in response.
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Turning around, Stella saw that Matthew was still in the room.
With a polite smile, she said, “Mr. Clark, it’s getting late. Thank you for your assistance this evening. I’ll see you out.”
Matthew picked up on Stella’s subtle hint for him to leave.
Glancing at Miley resting in the bed, he pondered his reasons for staying.
“You’ll need time to cook. Let me watch over your friend in the meantime.”
Before Stella could decline, Matthew spoke up.
“I haven’t eaten dinner yet, either.” He met Stella’s eyes with his own unclouded gaze.
Feeling cornered, Stella found it hard to say no.
After all, without Matthew, extricating herself and Miley from the party would have been a challenge.
“Alright. Could you please watch Miley for a bit?” She then left the room.
Matthew took a seat and surveyed Stella’s bedroom.
His last visit was when Stella was ill.