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.

care of," he said curtly before walking away and

quiet

eyes had 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 him, her heart would race uncontrollably. Once

living here.

a whim. He must come here often.

business. She placed her luggage in the bedroom and immediately realized she had forgotten to pack her slippers. Just as she considered asking Stephen

Tessa opened the door.

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

the tray and

"You're welcome."

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

over. Inside were a new pair of women's slippers, two fresh towels, and some

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

"Yes, thank you, Stephen."

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

her neighborly older