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.

for you to take care of," he said curtly before walking away and disappearing

out a quiet breath,

their eyes had met. His dark, intense gaze had made her heart

just that. His entire face seemed like a work of art, and every time she looked at him, her heart would race uncontrollably. Once Stephen left. Tessa

someone had been living here. Personal belongings were scattered around

Stephen had booked this suite on a whim. He must come here often. Wasn't he supposed

immediately realized she had forgotten to pack her slippers.

Tessa opened the door.

attendant, holding a tray in one hand and a bag in the other, greeted her. "Hello, I'm here to deliver

took the tray and the

"You're welcome."

at the warm milk in her hand, feeling puzzled. Did Stephen also have a habit of drinking warm milk before bed? What

were a new pair of women's slippers, two

came

"Yes, thank you, Stephen."

looked up, her eyes meeting him. An unfamiliar feeling stirred within

wasn't just her neighborly older

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