“You look incredibly beautiful,” he affirmed.


    Ste, visibly relieved, admired herself in the mirror, pleased with the dress.


    She remembered the phone call and asked, “Who was on the phone?”


    “It was your grandfather.


    I’ll send him some photoster,” Matthew replied, taking out his phone to capture the moment.


    The shop’s patrons watched the couple, their affection for each other evident, and couldn’t help but feel a touch of envy.


    Matthew sent the photos to Clint and received his praises promptly.


    Reading Clint’s message, Ste’s emotions swelled.


    “If my parents could see this, they would be so happy.


    ”


    Matthew embraced her gently, ki*sing her forehead.


    “We’ll find your parents soon.


    Stay strong, Ste.


    I’m here for you, always.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    ”


    His grip on her hand was firm, a silent promise of unending support.


    In the mirror, they looked perfectly matched.


    Ste’s smile beamed, a reflection of her happiness.


    Niki nced at the watch on his wrist as he interrupted their cute moment.


    “I have better things to do than watch you two act irritatingly sweet.


    Do that at home.


    We need to get the shoot over with.


    Hey, you! Fix her makeup and hair.


    ”


    Ste had put on light makeup beforeing, but Niki needed everything to be perfect.


    Once everything was fixed, Niki took the photos of them.


    He turned to Matthew while switching settings on his camera.


    “It’s toote.


    We should shoot in the studio first.


    You can take Ste to sho


    ot on location some other time.


    ”


    Matthew gave a quick nod in response.


    Niki was a great photographer.


    Ste was awed as she looked at the photos he’d taken.


    She and Matthew looked amazing and well-matched.


    Ste hummed in satisfaction and handed the camera back to Niki.


    She turned to look up at Matthew.


    “Got any other ns?”