Always Been Yours (Tessa and Nicholas)

Chapter 651 Made Him Stay

“I’m not suitable for this task. I’ve left the troop, so I shouldn’t meddle in this,” Nicholas said. Although Gregory couldn’t understand what the two adults were talking about, he started urging his father to make a move when he saw that it was about time for their flight. “Let’s go, Daddy. We’re running out of time,” Gregory said. Gregory didn’t want to be late as he was eager to see Tessa.

Janet’s expression darkened when she heard the kid’s voice. She knew Nicholas was going to meet Tessa that night, so she intentionally exposed Cole’s whereabouts to create opportunities for herself. Nicholas had no idea about any of this, of course. He glanced at the time to realize that they were about to be late. “Well, I can’t help with this. You should contact one of your higher-ups and get them to send some people over,” Nicholas replied before preparing to leave.

But Janet wasn’t going to let him leave so easily. “You’re right. But I don’t think there’s enough time to contact the higher-ups now. Forget it. I’ll go on my own. I should be fine.” Janet attempted to use reverse psychology as she pretended to agree before turning around to leave. However, her footsteps were plodding as she was sure that Nicholas wouldn’t allow her to go just like that. She was right—his voice sounded in her ear just after she took a few steps.

“Wait,” he said.

help, Nicholas?” Janet turned around excitedly, her eyes twinkling as she looked at Nicholas. He nodded as he thought, I still have two days until Tessa’s performance. I should be able to make it in time. Gregory seemed to have understood some of the conversations, for he stuck his lips into a pout. “I don’t want to stay. I’m going to meet Miss Tessa. You agreed to leave today, Daddy. Miss Tessa will

to allow someone else to ruin this. “Be a good boy,

glare. This woman’s the reason I can’t meet Miss Tessa, he thought. Janet could sense the hostility coming from the young boy, and her gaze darkened for a second before she put on her usual kind and loving expression. “You’re still young, Gregory. You

to Nicholas worriedly. “I think we need to take action to look for Cole immediately. I’m afraid the situation might

meet Tessa at this point, and tears began to well up in his eyes just at the thought of not seeing her. “I don’t want to stay here. I want Miss Tessa! Daddy, you promised that you would bring me to

when she saw the kid crying. Her gaze was dark and eerie. However, Nicholas didn’t realize the peculiar look in her eyes. Instead, he knelt down and spoke in a gentle voice. “Stop crying. I’m not telling you to stay. I’ll get Edward