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?

She didn't want

Tessa is going to be your sister- in-law in the future. You need to treat her with respect." At that exact moment, a nurse approached the hospital ward with an IV bag. Seeing Tessa at the door, the nurse paused and said, "Excuse

the doorway at the nurse's

the room.

sighed softly and followed the nurse

eyes were filled with undisguised disdain when she saw Tessa. She demanded, "What are you doing

nearly at the same time.

Jacqueline, who stared at Tessa coldly. Her hostile glare

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

Jacqueline off guard. However, she maintained her

Tessa's question. Instead, she tumed to Stephen with teary eyes and

didn't 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

eyes as she continued, "I thought asking her to teach me how to ride would help bridge the gap between us. 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." Jacqueline was a true drama queen. She choked with sobs as she

Stephen to see his reaction. Stephen's brows furrowed slightly. However, his voice remained calm as

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