The shopkeeper was baking muffins, the sweet aroma of which wafted straight into Stella’s nostrils.
She patted her empty stomach, mouth almost watering.
Finally, Matthew made up his mind about revealing the truth.
But just as he mustered the courage to confess his feelings, he noticed Stella’s distraction.
He followed her gaze and squinted.
“Would you like some?”
Matthew’s sudden question startled Stella.
With a straightforward expression, he repeated, “Would you like a muffin?”
Stella felt somewhat embarrassed that her desires were so transparent.
Although the birthday celebration had a well-stocked table, it was filled with strangers. Matthew was also there, so she had spent most of the time watching him. Other than cake, she hadn’t eaten much.
She was genuinely hungry at this point.
Stella nodded, “Yes, I’d like one.”
Matthew studied her for a moment and nodded.
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Before Stella could object, Matthew was already crossing the street.
After a few strides, Matthew took a deep breath.
Nervousness coursed through his veins.
If Stella had declined the muffin, he would have used the opportunity to reveal that he was Maverick.
However, in this moment of clarity, his nerves got the better of him.
He had planned to disclose his true identity on the day they celebrated his birthday together. He envisioned sharing his future with Stella in a life filled with joy.
He didn’t want to concoct elaborate excuses or ask other people for help to celebrate his birthday with her.
But she always saw him as her boss. Would she accept the truth if he told her right there and then?
Matthew was mildly frustrated.
He wrestled with how to phrase his confession.