Chapter 16

Chapter 16

Noticing Tessa's discomfort, Stephen offered gently, "Take a look around and let me know if you need anything. I'm heading upstairs to take a shower."

"wait"Tessa called out.

He paused and tumed around. "What is it?"

She opened her backpack and handed him a bottle of milk. "Stephen, could you have this tested? I think something's wrong with it.'

Has expression tightened as he looked at the bottle. "Do you think someone's trying to hurt you?"

She nodded solemnly. "I think so, but I'm not sure. It's better to be cautions,"

"Alright, I'll take care of it."

Stephen pulled out his phone and made a call.

have something for you to take care of," he said curtly before walking away

out a quiet breath, timally able

she had handed him the milk, their eyes had met.

face seemed like a work of art, and every time she looked at him, her

signs that someone had been living here. Personal belongings were scattered

on a whim. He must come here often.

on it. It wasn't her business. She placed her luggage in the bedroom and immediately realized she had forgotten to pack her slippers. Just as she

Tessa opened the door.

holding a tray in one hand and a bag in the other,

the tray and the

"You're welcome."

puzzled. Did Stephen also have a habit of

of women's slippers, two fresh towels, and

voice came from the

"Yes, thank you, Stephen."

up, her eyes meeting him.

just her neighborly older brother. He was also

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