Chapter 39

Chapter 39

Tessa wondered if it would be inappropriate to enter at that moment.

From side, she heard Stephen's calm voice. "I'll call the mucse."

Jacqueline refused to let it go. She continued to whine, "No, I want you to feed me yourself. Why won't you do it, Stephen?"

Stephen gently replied, "Be good. You're not a child anymore. Besides, I have a girlfriend now. I'm about to get engaged to Tess. We need to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings

Tessa's heart stirred slightly at his words. She hadn't expected Stephen to reject Jacqueline's request because of her.

Jacqueline's tone shifted abruptly, losing its sweetness altogether. Her voice grew sharp as she retorted, "We need to avoid misunderstandings, even as siblings? Does that mean Tessa is petty and narrow- minded?

caused my accident. Now, instead of caring for me, you're refusing my request because of her?" Tessa tumed and prepared to leave. She didn't want to force her way into such an uncomfortable

her with respect." At that exact moment, a nurse approached the hospital ward with

toward the doorway at the nurse's voice.

the room.

sighed softly and followed the nurse

disdain when she saw Tessa. She demanded, "What are you doing

spoke nearly at the same time.

tension, the nurse set up the IV drip for Jacqueline,

you accusing me of causing your accident?- Jacqueline hadn't expected Tessa to remain calm and composed. She had hoped for Tessa to

off guard. However, she maintained her

Tessa's

leave a good impression on Tessa when we first met. That's why I wanted to spend time with her today. I just wanted to get closer

much. When I wasn't paying attention, she suddenly kicked the horse's side. It bolted like it had lost its mind! I was terrified." Jacqueline was a true drama queen. She choked with sobs as she accused Tessa with her whole chest. "Tessa, I get that you

with her performance, Jacqueline subtly glanced at Stephen to see his reaction. Stephen's brows furrowed slightly. However, his voice remained calm as he asked, "Tessa,

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