He looked up at Stella and smiled appreciatively.
“Alright, thank you.”
It was the first time in days she had spoken to him without a cloud of tension, and he felt genuinely grateful.
Taking a forkful of cake, Matthew savored the bite.
Although not usually a fan of desserts, he found this piece of cake particularly delectable.
In truth, if Stella were open to forgiving him, he would be willing to eat it even if she gave him poison.
They ate the cake in silence.
The moment Stella set down her fork, Matthew followed suit.
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Carefully, he broke the silence.
“Stella, there’s something I need to discuss with you.”
She turned to meet his gaze.
Under the bright lighting, eye contact felt uncomfortably intimate.
After a mere two seconds, she looked away, maintaining her composed tone.
“Go on.”
He looked earnestly at her.
“Have you really decided to draw the line between us?”
Stella clenched her fists and nodded.
Looking at her, Matthew opened his mouth. But ultimately, no words came out.
When he was at a loss, Stella said, “I don’t know how to face you anymore, or even how to address you. Should I call you Matthew or Maverick”
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Her voice tinged with a mixture of confusion and vulnerability.
Having worked with Matthew for a year, she always thought of him as her boss. She had never expected that the same man would one day turn out to be her husband.
Matthew pursed his lips. After a protracted pause, he began speaking.
“I know I should have been honest with you, but I’ve seen you in danger multiple times and felt that I could only tell you the truth after ensuring your safety.”
Stella fixed her eyes on him.