Juliette, sensing the tension, quickly intervened, saying, “Matthew, you’ve got it all wrong.


    It’s me who’s expecting.


    Ste was just apanying me to the hospital today.


    ”


    Caught off guard and visibly relieved, Matthew’s reaction only served to upset Ste further.


    Removing Juliette’s hand from hers, Ste said softly, “I don’t feel well.


    I’m going to lie down for a bit.


    ”


    She then turned around to head upstairs.


    Juliette and Oliver exchanged worried nces, both turning their attention to Matthew almost instinctively.


    Realizing his mistake and the pain it caused Ste, Matthew stated simply, “Go ahead and enjoy your evening.


    I need to talk to Ste.


    ”


    With a concerned nce toward where Ste had gone, Juliette said, “Forget about us.


    You should have a nice talk with Ste.


    ”


    Matthew nodded and headed upstairs.


    Ste dashed to her room and flopped down on her bed.


    She couldn’t help but feel down, thinking about how Matthew had acted.


    She heard the door open behind her but didn’t bother to look.


    Matthew sat down beside her and softly ran his hand over her back.


    Ste, feeling irritated, quickly moved his hand away and snapped, “Don’t touch me.


    ”


    “I get that you’re upset with me, but could you hear me out first?”


    Matthew asked, his voice soft.


    Ste flipped over, sitting up to face him with a scowl.


    “Fine, I’m all ears,” she said, clearly annoyed.


    Matthew was tempted to tease her by pinching her cheek as he saw her angry


    expression, but the moment he reached out, Ste swiftly moved away.


    “Don’t even think about touching me until I’ve heard a good enough reason from you!” she warned him.


    Matthew pulled his hand back, offering a sheepish smile, and then paused for a moment before he opened up about various experiences from his childhood.


    In the end, he concluded, “I’ve been suffering from ustrophobia since then, and I wasn’t sure how to handle the idea of weing a new baby.


    I’ve never really known what it’s like to feel fatherly love, so I’m at a loss about how to be a good dad.


    ”


    Ste remembered when she had just returned to work as Matthew’s assistant.


    Back then, Matthew struggled with flying on nes.


    Ste’s heart felt heavy.


    Matthew took Ste’s hand and said, “I’ll work on letting go of all the negativity, but I need some time.


    I know my words hurt you earlier, and I hope you can overlook them.


    Believe me, I love you.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ”


    Ste’s anger cooled a bit, and she felt more pity for him.


    Tears welled up in her eyes.


    “You’ve never shared this with me before.


    ”