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.

surprise. "This tastes exactly Like the

seated across from her, bummed in response

what

she confirmed the taste was identical. Narrowing her eyes suspiciously, she asked, "Did you boy this from

"How do you even know

a distance from the hotel-at

all that

secret any longer, Stephen finally admitted, "I...

Tessa was stumed

had come to see ber? How had she

he quickly handed

"Slow down"

you come? Why was

you left, the second, and

Jesse's beart raced.

secretly visiting Haverford

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