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

quiet breath,

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

were stunning, but it wasn't just that. His entire face seemed like a work of art, and every time

someone had been living here.

It didn't seem like Stephen had booked this suite on a whim. He must come here often. Wasn't he supposed to always be in Rivertown,

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

Tessa opened the door.

hand and a bag in the other, greeted her. "Hello, I'm here to

tray and the bag. "Thank

"You're welcome."

in her hand, feeling puzzled. Did Stephen also have a habit of

bag he had brought over. Inside were a new pair of women's slippers, two fresh

everything arrive?" Stephen's voice came from the top

"Yes, thank you, Stephen."

her eyes meeting him. An unfamiliar feeling stirred

her neighborly older brother. He was

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