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.

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

out a quiet breath, timally able to

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

like a work of art, and

were clear signs that someone had been living

booked this suite on a whim. He must come

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 doorbell

Tessa opened the door.

bag in

the tray and the bag. "Thank

"You're welcome."

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

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

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

"Yes, thank you, Stephen."

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

just her neighborly older brother. He was also her