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

out a quiet breath, timally able

had met. His dark, intense gaze had

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

living here. Personal belongings were scattered around

didn't seem like Stephen had booked this suite on a whim. He

in the bedroom and 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

and the

"You're welcome."

she glanced at the warm milk in her hand, feeling puzzled. Did Stephen also have a

on 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.

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

"Yes, thank you, Stephen."

looked up, her eyes meeting him. An unfamiliar

her neighborly older brother. He was

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