Always Been Yours (Tessa and Nicholas)

Chapter 398 Worries

He was adamant about not marrying Hayley.

Stefania shut up. She had had a lot to say, but now she couldn’t even say a word, so she looked to her husband for help.

Tobias frowned. “Why do you hate Hayley so much? At least give us a reason. Do you have someone you like? Or is it about something else?”

Stefania agreed. “Yes. You must have a reason, and don’t tell me it’s Gregory. I won’t accept that.”

Nicholas’ face fell, and his eyes were filled with impatience. If it weren’t because of the timing, he would have told his parents about his relationship with Tessa. However, it wasn’t the time yet. If he told them that, he knew they would attack Tessa. And so, he came up with an excuse. “I don’t like her. Is that enough?”

say you should spend time with her. You’ll love her, I’m sure. Your father and I have been

like her. It’s late. I’ll get Andrew to arrange a driver for you guys.

…

Their contact had been infrequent lately, but she didn’t complain or disturb him. She knew he was busy and there were a lot of things he needed to handle, though she

the practice room to make arrangements. “Aside from

her. “Thank you, Miss

talked

of her return. After she went back home and freshened herself up, she video-called Nicholas. She wanted to tell him about the good news and share the happiness, but before she could say anything, she was shocked by how

His face was filled with exhaustion, and his eyes were bloodshot, as if he hadn’t slept well for a while. “I’m fine. Just overwhelmed with work. And it’s raining a