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."

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

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

was deeply moved as her eyes welled up with

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

you're finally back!" Seline wrapped her arms around Tessa's leg, her eyes sparkling with joy as she gazed up at Tesss. seline, her half-sister, was

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

at Seline, slang,

back from school

see you, so

Tessa's expression stiffened

barely exchanged a word with Marianne. Teutated Manan not just because Samuel had betrayed Tyla by marrying her, but also because Marianne

to steal her best friend's husband. Samuel 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

didn't respond, Marianne smiled and said, "Tessa, you must be tired. Go and

while, okay? I drew a picture. Want to see

alright then line attacted her hand, pouting