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."

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

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

her eyes welled up

you're back?" A cheerful, childlike voice interrupted, and a little girl rushed over

her arms around Tessa's leg, her eyes sparkling with joy as she gazed up

Seline was so pure and sweet, always wanting to be close to her. So, even though Tessa didn't particularly like her, she

glanced down at Seline, slang, "Why

back from

wait to see you, so

Tessa's expression stiffened

was clear that Tessa disliked her stepmother. For an entire year, she barely exchanged a word with Marianne. Teutated Manan not just because Samuel had betrayed

was a scumbag who was so desperate that he would even sleep with his ex-wife's best friend. Afterher mother's death, all this resentment slowly transformed Tessa from the sweet,

respond, Marianne smiled and said, "Tessa, you must be tired. Go and rest. I'll call you when

play in my room for a while, okay? I drew a picture. Want to see it? Tessa pulled her hand

alright then line attacted her hand, pouting