Always Been Yours (Tessa and Nicholas)

Chapter 454 Tessa’s Surprise (1)
Nero easily calmed Hayley down just when she was at a loss.
It was indeed true that her ultimate goal was to get closer to Nicholas.
However, she also knew that approaching Nicholas head-on would only cause him to view her in a negative light, which was why she decided to use a different tactic—visiting Stefania in the Sawyer Residence.
Coincidentally, Gregory had been spending his time in the residence as well. Hayley could show off the maternity side of her as a method to become close with Stefania. Moreover, it would serve as a demonstration that she could perfectly take care of Gregory. This was truly what one would call a ‘two birds with one stone’ maneuver.
However, the reality was often a cruel mistress.
“This is the latest AI robot that has its own voice. I know that Greg here likes these kinds of things, which was why I’ve asked a friend to get one for me. Greg, do you like it?”
After a brief greeting, Hayley gave the gift she prepared to Gregory.
Stefania’s impression of Hayley grew several levels higher as she watched how attentive Hayley was toward Gregory. With a slight turn of her head toward Gregory, she said softly, “What should you say to Miss Hayley when receiving your gift?”

“Thank you, Miss Hayley,” Gregory obediently thanked Hayley. However, if one looked closely, they would find that the boy had no interest in the gift he received.
After all, the boy already had the world’s most advanced AI robot by his side. In comparison to Shadow, a robot of this kind that only had a voice function was just too low of a standard for him.
Regrettably, neither Stefania nor Hayley was aware of his inner thoughts.
With the intention for the two people to spend time together, Stefania conjured an excuse. “Hayley, I have an appointment for my beauty treatment soon. Can I trouble you to take care of Greg for me?”
“Of course.” Naturally, Hayley would not reject an opportunity falling into her lap.
With that, Stefania left the two alone in the living room.
Watching how obedient Gregory was sitting by the sofa, she took the initiative to walk over to him and said in a gentle tone, “Greg, what do you want to do next? Can Miss Hayley play with you too?”
Gregory pursed his lips in response and showed no interest in Hayley. He didn’t like the woman in the least, and was already missing the kind Tessa.
Thinking that, he huffed while jumping off the couch, then politely said a few words to Hayley before running toward the music room on the second floor. “Miss Hayley, I’m going to go practice.”
Whenever he missed Tessa, he would play the violin as a method to relieve himself of such thoughts.
Hayley’s eyes turned dull as she looked at Gregory—who was playing the violin so seriously—in the music room.
It was only at this moment did she realize the reason why this little bend sinister loved playing the violin. It was definitely by the influence of that woman—Tessa Reinhart.
At that moment, her loathing for Tessa grew sharply with her feelings of loathing spilling over to Gregory as well.
Tessa had been missing the two ever since Nicholas and Gregory left Vienna. She wouldn’t have felt this way if she hadn’t tasted what it was like to live together. However, she did, and because she did, she couldn’t resist missing the wonderful times she had with them.
The good thing was that the orchestra was all ready and would leave for Xerthania soon.