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. "This tastes exactly Like

from her, bummed in response without looking

unsure what his

suspiciously, she asked, "Did you boy this from

do you even

quite a distance from the hotel-at least six

that way just

it a secret any longer, Stephen finally admitted, "I... came to Haverford

Tessa was stumed

come to see ber? How had

and he quickly handed

"Slow down"

did you come?

first year after you left, the second, and this

Jesse's beart raced.

secretly visiting Haverford

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