His Unveiled Passion

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 and disappearing around the

quiet

met. His dark, intense gaze had made her heart skip a

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

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

on a whim. He must come here often. Wasn't

wasn't her business. She placed her luggage in the bedroom and immediately realized she had forgotten to pack her slippers. Just as she considered asking Stephen for a spare pair, the

Tessa opened the door.

hotel 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."

she glanced at the warm milk in her hand, feeling puzzled. Did

the table and opened the bag he had brought over. Inside were a new pair of women's slippers, two fresh towels, and some toiletries. They were clearly

everything arrive?" Stephen's voice came from

"Yes, thank you, Stephen."

meeting him. An unfamiliar feeling stirred within

wasn't just her neighborly older brother. He was also her