Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 488 More Than Goodbye

At the appointed time, Avery still hadn't arrived at Silvermoon Estate, but Ms. Tessa didn't leave. She remained seated, waiting patiently.

Silvermoon Estate was known for its strict privacy and high-level security. With dedicated personnel and fully enclosed barriers, even someone as popular as Avery didn't need to worry about being spotted by the public. No one would be able to track his movements here, much less expose anything he did inside.

It was a long wait before Avery finally showed up.

"I thought you weren't coming," Ms. Tessa said.

"Sorry. Something came up unexpectedly and delayed me."

"It's alright. I haven't been waiting that long." She had time, after all.

Ms. Tessa handed him the menu. "Go ahead and order. We'll talk over lunch."

Avery made his selections, but he only picked dishes that Ms. Tessa liked.

He'd always been like that—no matter what the situation was, he always put her preferences first.

Seeing this, Ms. Tessa didn't know what to say. After a moment, she picked the menu back up and added two dishes Avery liked.

The waiter, recognizing the superstar in the private room, didn't react at all and simply went about his job.

don't look so great,"

too much to drink last night. Not

"You drank? With who?"

Avery said

Tessa. He paid attention to everything about her. He'd come to see Avery

let go. Ms. Tessa hadn't expected that Landon's "something came up" last night had been going to meet Avery. Realizing it now, a warmth spread through her chest. He was always quietly doing things for her

to get too sentimental, she teased, "You two

honestly glad you found someone like Mr. Landon. He's your fated mate, and he treats you so well. That's enough

that-like you're saying goodbye forever." They were best friends. If something was

used to promise each other that no matter what happened, we'd talk about it and face it together.

More Than

much it hurts everyone when you act

not a big deal. My family just wants me to stop working and

Ms. Tessa

his family before. This was the first time she'd even

wanted him

want to go back?" she asked. If he didn't want to, he could

Some things aren't about

home and took on the responsibilities that are

be selfish forever.