Back then, he was too concerned about her to really take in her surroundings.
The room smelled lightly of her fragrance.
His eyes swiftly passed over her desk, cluttered with design tools, and finally rested on the wall.
A few photos adorned the smooth surface; one in particular caught his attention.
He recognized the sunset image from Stella’s office, but this was a frontal view.
In the photo, Stella, Oliver, and Clint were hugging, their smiles genuine and tender.
Matthew felt a twinge of sorrow and regret.
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Had he not misjudged the situation back then, he might not have missed the perfect opportunity to be with Stella.
As he was about to step closer for a better look at the photo, he heard a sharp noise from downstairs.
Matthew hurriedly went out.
Rushing down, he found Stella in the kitchen, cleaning up shattered pieces from the floor.
Approaching her, he took her hand, his voice firm.
“Step aside. I’1L take care of that.”
Stella was startled to see Matthew.
Regaining her composure, she shook off his hand.
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“I can handle it myself.”
She continued to pick up the pieces.
Matthew looked displeased. Seizing Stella’s wrist, he led her to the Living room.
Stella resisted, but Matthew’s grip was unyielding, leaving her with no choice but to follow him reluctantly.
“Stay here. You can return after I’ve cleaned up,” Matthew commanded.
Before she could protest, he headed back to the kitchen.
Gazing at his back, Stella began to feel a twinge of annoyance.
This was her home, and Stella couldn’t fathom how Matthew could order her in such a tone.
Stella stood up and followed him.