She took a moment to neaten her hair and clear her throat.


    Miley, standing awkwardly at the doorway, mumbled, “I didn’t mean to interrupt.


    I forgot my bag.


    My car keys are inside.


    ”


    Ste gestured for her to enter.


    “Come on in.


    ”


    Miley, head bowed, seemed too timid to look around.


    Observing that Miley was on a collision course with the wall, Ste swiftly reached out to steer her in the right direction.


    “Your bag is right there.


    ”


    Miley gave a vacant nod, still not lifting her gaze to Matthew.


    She quickly grabbed her bag, pivoted, and bolted to the door.


    “Ste, please continue.


    I’m leaving now.


    ”


    With that, she mmed the door behind her.


    Staring at the closed door, Ste felt a mix of embarrassment and amusement.


    Turning to Matthew as if the incident had never happened, she suggested, “You should rest.


    I need to go back to my room and do some work.


    ”


    “I’ll keep youpany,” Matthew offered, his gaze unwavering.


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    I usually put in extra hours around this time.


    ”


    “Alright.


    ” Ste didn’t protest.


    Given Matthew’s presence, working in her bedroom wasn’t an option.


    She relocated her materials to the living room instead.


    She pulled out several sheets of nk paper and began sketching.


    Halfway through, she paused abruptly.


    Noticing her hesitation, Matthew inquired, “Is something the matter?”


    Ste looked up, her eyes filled with bewilderment.


    “Matthew, do you think we’re all born with certain innate talents? Like your knack for business and my ir for design?”