His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 57

The round glass table lacked a vintage ceramic vase or fresh flowers. The refrigerator wasn't stocked with delicious food. The walls bore no decorations, and the curtains weren't in Tessa's preferred color.

Zachary closed his eyes, but the image of Tessa entwined with Stephen surfaced in his mind again. At this very moment, could they be engaged in something intimate?

The pain in his heart was sharp and unmistakable.

Before coming here, he had considered many possibilities, but not once had he imagined that Tessa might already be with someone else.

They said heartbreak happened twice in a relationship. The first time was at the moment of the breakup. The second time was when you saw her with someone new. It turned out to be true.

...

The next day, the autumn air was crisp, and the sky was bright and clear.

Having made plans to go out with Stephen, Tessa slept in until she woke naturally. After a simple breakfast, she began to dress and apply makeup.

She chose a black long-sleeved, velvet vintage dress, her wavy curls cascading over her shoulders. Her bright red lipstick perfectly complemented the black dress.

With her striking beauty, sharp features, high nose bridge, thick brows, and almond-shaped eyes, the makeup added an air of bold elegance, making her look stunning and captivating.

Cullinan was parked downstairs. When Tessa came down, she saw him leaning against the car, talking on the

Stephen's eyes lit up briefly before he ended the call with a few words. He looked up and smiled

outfit and makeup suit you

smiled and opened the passenger door

she asked as she fastened her

soon enough,"

didn't bring a chauffeur today and was

toward the countryside. The tall buildings gradually disappeared until

the clear blue

they passed small farmhouses with bare fruit trees in the yards, their branches stripped of leaves and

letting the cool breeze carry a faint jasmine fragrance. The refreshing scent and tranquil surroundings lifted her

taking a deep breath to savor the floral aroma in

on driving and

car traveled along narrow, winding rural roads for another 20 minutes before stopping

here," Stephen said, turning off the engine and looking at

looked at the house in

hint of

of the car, the owner of the house came out to greet

a puzzled expression. But

of pleasant surprise. Smiling, he

you here?" he said warmly, casually offering Stephen