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?

my request because of her?" Tessa tumed and prepared to leave. She didn't want to force her way into such an uncomfortable situation. There was

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 nurse approached the hospital ward with an IV bag. Seeing Tessa at the door, the nurse

doorway at the nurse's voice.

the room.

sighed softly and followed

filled with undisguised disdain when she

at the same

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

hadn't expected Tessa to remain calm and composed. She had

caught Jacqueline off guard.

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

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

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 accused Tessa with her whole chest. "Tessa, I get that you don't

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

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