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?

to leave. She didn't want to force her way into such an uncomfortable situation. There was no need to impose

to treat her with respect." At that exact moment, a nurse approached the hospital ward with an IV bag. Seeing Tessa at the

Jacquline turned toward the doorway at

the room.

softly and followed the nurse into

were filled with undisguised disdain when she

spoke nearly at the same

by the growing tension, the nurse set up the IV drip for Jacqueline, who stared at Tessa coldly.

expected Tessa to remain calm and composed. She had hoped for Tessa to panic

off guard. However,

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

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

"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

furrowed slightly. However, his voice remained calm as he asked, "Tessa, what exactly