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.

of," he said curtly before walking away and disappearing around

out a quiet breath, timally able to

handed him the milk, their eyes had met. His dark, intense gaze had made her

work of art, and every time she looked at him, her heart would

been living here.

this suite on a whim. He must come here

her business. She placed her luggage in the bedroom and immediately realized she had

Tessa opened the door.

in the other, greeted her. "Hello,

and the

"You're welcome."

feeling puzzled. Did Stephen also have a habit of drinking warm milk before bed? What

he had brought over. Inside were a new pair of women's slippers, two fresh towels, and some toiletries. They were clearly meant for her. A gentle warmth spread through her

came from the

"Yes, thank you, Stephen."

her eyes meeting him. An

neighborly older

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