They parked at the foot of a mountain. As Stella stepped out, she was awestruck by the breathtaking scenery that greeted her.
Distant overlapping mountains, blooming roadside flowers, and the air imbued with a fresh, woody scent… It was as if she’d stepped into an enchanted forest.
Matthew walked over to her, remarking quietly, “This is the renowned Fairwa scenic area. Properly developed, it holds immense potential value.”
Stella nodded, appreciating Matthew’s discerning taste.
“Shall we proceed?” Matthew suggested.
Of course, Stella readily agreed.
They walked alongside one another. Matthew took on the role of a tour guide, enlightening her about the significance of each Landmark they passed.
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Observing how well Matthew knew the place, Stella asked curiously, “You seem quite familiar with this area. Do you visit often?”
“Of course,” Matthew answered, his gaze distant.
“I used to live here.”
Stella felt surprised and suddenly recalled Jeremy mentioning that Matthew was an illegitimate child.
Before she could formulate a response, Matthew continued, “I didn’t rejoin the Clark family until I was nearly twenty. Before that, my mother and I led a nomadic life together.”
Stella was taken aback.
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She hadn’t anticipated that Matthew would confide in her so personally, leaving her momentarily speechless.
Quietly, she listened and trailed behind Matthew at a steady pace.
Matthew’s voice took on a relaxed tone.
“Before being acknowledged by the Clark family, I lived in this suburb for several years.”
He gazed at the familiar surroundings, triggering a flood of memories that had been tucked away.
This was also where he had found his love for design.
Matthew glanced her way, a fleeting touch of softness crossing his otherwise intense eyes.
“You misunderstood me earlier.”
Stella widened her eyes in puzzlement.
“You probably thought of me as someone aristocratic, unaccustomed to mundane life.” Matthew averted his eyes.
“In reality, I’ve also experienced what you call a life that can you call ordinary.”