His Unveiled Passion

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?

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

treat her with respect." At that exact

and Jacquline turned toward the doorway at the nurse's

the room.

sighed softly and followed the

she saw Tessa.

nearly at the same time.

set up the IV drip for Jacqueline, who stared at Tessa coldly. Her hostile glare bore

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

steady demeanor caught Jacqueline off guard. However, she maintained

lose control of the narrative, so she avoided Tessa's question. Instead, she tumed to

we first met. That's why I wanted to spend time with her today. I

I didn't expect her to dislike me so 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."

glanced at Stephen to see his reaction. Stephen's brows furrowed slightly. However,