Chapter 17

Chapter 17

Milk frothed on Tessa's lips, creating a striking image.

Stephen's gare flickered, his eyes darkening slightly before he quickly looked away. Itis Adam's apple bobbed as he cleared his throat, awkwardly murmuring, "Get some sleep. Goodnight."

Without waiting for her response, he tumed and strode toward the states.

Oblivious to his tuner turmoil, Tessa simply looked away and continued sipping her milk.

The next morning, Stephen knocked on Tessa's door, before her alan even went off. "Tess, Ime to get up." Tessa opened her eyes, reached for her phone beneath her pillow, and checked the time. It was 9:59 am. Perfect timing

After getting ready, she came downstairs to find breakfast already set on the table.

It was a simple but hearty plate of a big breakdast.

her eyes lit up in surprise.

bummed

unsure what

suspiciously, she asked,

puzzled. "How do you even know about

was quite a distance from the hotel-at least six

would he go all that way just to

Stephen finally admitted, "I... came to Haverford before

Tessa was stumed

had come to see ber? How had she never

he quickly

"Slow down"

did you come? Why

year after you left, the second, and this

Jesse's beart raced.

been secretly visiting Haverford annually

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