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?

request because of her?" Tessa tumed and prepared to leave. She didn't want to force her

anger. "Jacqueline, I've told you before. Tessa is going to be your sister- in-law in the future. You need to treat her with respect." At that exact moment, a

the doorway at the nurse's voice. They finally

the room.

and followed

disdain when she saw Tessa. She demanded,

spoke nearly at the

for Jacqueline, who stared

glare without flinching and said, "Are you accusing me of causing your accident?- Jacqueline hadn't expected Tessa to remain calm and composed.

caught Jacqueline off guard. However, she

narrative, so she avoided Tessa's question. Instead, she tumed to Stephen

I wanted to spend time with her today. I just

much. When I wasn't paying attention, she suddenly kicked the horse's side. It bolted like it had lost its mind! I was

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