Doreen nodded in response and quickly took her seat, keeping her eyes lowered.


    From then on, she became more cautious and reserved.


    After chatting with the others for a while, Ste noticed Doreen seemed a bit out of ce.


    She leaned in and asked quietly, “Does it feel a bit overwhelming with all of us here?”


    “No, not at all.


    I’mfortable just Listening.


    Please, go on.


    Don’t mind me,” Doreen hurriedly reassured her, shaking her head.


    Relieved to hear this, Ste didn’t press her to join the conversation.


    Once they had finished nning the wedding details, it was time to head home.


    As they stepped into the elevator, Miley fixed her gaze on Flossie for a moment before asking, “Have you been under a lot of stresstely? Your waist seems a bit fuller.


    ”


    As she reached out to touch Flossie’s waist, Flossie quickly stepped back and adjusted her hair, her actions smooth and practiced.


    Trying to avoid Miley’s prying eyes, she looked down and casually touched her waist, dismissing thement.


    “No, I’m the same as always.


    It must be the way this dress fits.


    ”


    Miley Looked puzzled.


    Ste intervened, taking Miley’s hand with augh.


    “Perhaps she’s just been well-fed by her boyfriendtely.


    It happens, you know.


    ”


    Under Ste’s protective embrace, Flossie seemed to gain confidence and nestled closer to her.


    She yfully pouted at Miley and said, “Ste is the best.


    Not like someone who judges me all the time.


    ”


    She shot Miley a reproachful nce.


    “You two are ganging up on me.


    Am I the viin here? Ste, why don’t you defend me? I’ve always had your back!” Miley yfully feigned a strike at Ste.


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    The three of them continued to chat andugh as they made their way to the door.


    Suddenly, an orange Ferrari screeched to a halt in front of them.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    Both Ste and Miley paused, caught off guard.


    The driver stepped out, walked around to the passenger side, and opened the door, gesturing for Flossie to enter.


    Regaining herposure, Ste teased Flossie, “That car doesn’te cheap! Who’s the mystery man? You have to introduce him to us sometime!”


    “It’s high time you stopped hiding him.


    We need to meet this guy and see if he’s right for you,” Miley said.


    Flossie blushed, smiling shyly, and teasingly raised an eyebrow.


    “On Ste’s big day, I’ll bring him along and introduce him to everyone properly.


    ”


    Flossie said her goodbyes and hopped into the car.


    The driver started the car and drove off.


    Matthew eyed the fancy car.


    He’d spotted it at a swanky event a few days back.


    Its shy color had caught his attention.