Chapter 20

Chapter 20

After taking the photo, Stephen handed the phone to Tessa liis gaze remained steady, his tone neutral. "Your friend seems to have sent you a message.

"Hmun? Let me take a look"

Tessa opened the message, and her expression froze.

she knew the phone would automatically display the message as a banner notification, and Stephen had likely seen it.

A flicker of guilt crossed het face as she looked back at him, explaining, "Ex-boyfriend. We've broken up." "Mm," Stephen marmured, his face unreadable, offering no hint of emotion.

blocked him on WhatsApp, but I forgot to block his mumber," she added.

Tessa felt a little flustered, unsure why she felt guilty. At 25, having an ex-boyfriend was perfectly normal, wasn't it?

attanged marriage. She hadn't done anything wrong to Stephen, so why was she

added Zachary's number

I've agreed

revealed little emotion, but as she turned away, a

few days with Stephen, Tessa returned

from the Yates family was at the airport to pick her

assistant, Avery

to a stop in front of the

accompany you inside?" stephen

shook her head.

stood at the front door, a mix of anticipation and apprehension swirling

noticed her bestation but

pressed the doorbell. It had been three years since she'd left home without a key, and now, returning to her own house, she had to ring the bell. It felt strangely unfamiliar. The door swung open, and there stood Carla, the housekeeper, looking stunned at the sight of her

She gave a soft

finally back. I'll call Mr. Yates right

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