His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

After Tyla passed away, Samuel became so consumed by grief that be neglected her daughter. It was Carla who stayed by Tessa's side-day and night-when she

had a bich trvE.

Overwhelmed by the loss of Tyla, Tessa lost het appetite and couldn't bring herself to eat. It was also carla who kept her company, offering comfort and patiently masing ber to mat

It I hadn't been for Carla, Tessa might not have made it threach

To Tessa, Carla was the family.

Although they hadn't been in touch for the past three years, she still called carla during the holidays. Lest in thought, Tessa handed Carla a gif box. This is Haverford's famous truffles. You should have it for a meal,"

Accepting the trifles, Cada smiled. "I'll make it for you tonight, Ms. Tessa."

for you. I've had it plenty of times, so I brought some back for you to try." Carla quiddy declined. "Oh, you

of truffles into Carla's arms. "Please take it. You've done so much for me over the years. It's just a

deeply moved as her eyes

you're back?" A cheerful, childlike voice interrupted,

her eyes sparkling with joy as she gazed up at Tesss. seline, her half-sister, was only eight

she didn't have much affection for her half-sister either. Children were innocent, and Seline was so pure and sweet, always wanting to be close to

glanced down at Seline, slang,

come back from

back, and she couldn't wait to see you, so we decided to come back early," Marianne said with a smile as she

Tessa's expression stiffened

a word

Marianne was a manipulative woman who wouldn't hesitate to steal her best friend's husband. Samuel was a scumbag who was so desperate that he would even sleep

respond, Marianne smiled and said, "Tessa, you must be tired.

hand with a playful smile "Tessa, come play in my room for a while, okay? I drew a picture. Want to see it?

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