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 to

a hint of 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 nurse approached the hospital ward with an IV bag. Seeing Tessa at the door, the nurse paused and said, "Excuse me, could you please

doorway at the nurse's

the room.

sighed softly and followed the nurse into

eyes were filled with undisguised disdain when she saw

at the same time.

set up the IV drip for Jacqueline, who stared at Tessa coldly.

"Are you accusing me of causing your accident?- Jacqueline hadn't expected Tessa to remain calm and composed. She had hoped for Tessa to panic or feel flustered after

demeanor caught Jacqueline off guard. However, she

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

when we first met. That's why I wanted to spend time with her today. I just wanted to get closer to her since she'll be my sister-in-law soon,"

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

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

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