His Unveiled Passion

Tessa recognized the look on Anne's face. She decided to help her by asking, "Anne, do you have something to say to me?"

Anne hesitated before saying, "Tessa, could you... Could you put on some makeup for me?"

Tessa was stunned.

"I'm sure you've noticed that I'm not recovering. I'm getting weaker by the day. Every time Lucas stops by, I can see how red his eyes are. I know he's upset. I don't want Lucas to worry about me."

Tears pricked the back of Tessa's eyes as despair crashed over her in relentless waves. "Of course, I can do that for you. You have such a cute face that you'll look beautiful with makeup on."

A smile crept up on Anne's face, resulting in two dimples burrowing themselves into her pale cheeks. "You really think so?"

"I know so!" Tessa reassured Anne with a nod, ignoring the stinging sensation in her nose. "I'll bring my makeup products with me when I see you tomorrow. I'll give you the prettiest makeover."

"Okay," Anne agreed, her eyes curving into crescents.

In the stairwell, Stephen was on the phone with Lawrence.

"Mr. Jacobson, the men we sent to Arcton have reported back to us. James has run into a significant roadblock at an important phase of the project. There's a high chance that the project will fall apart."

he asked, "Is

was James' contact when she was still in the country. Our men have also discovered

her and bring her back here. I have some things I want to ask her personally."

Stephen returned to Anne's ward. Tessa was still engaged in a lively conversation with Anne. They were smiling, looking like they were having a lot

looked their way, Anne immediately avoided

Stephen looked at the pair curiously. "What's gotten the both of you looking

was, "It's

to say something else when his phone rang again. This time, he took the

found a suitable bone marrow that fits your preferences," the person on the other line declared

person to the hospital tomorrow for a check-

"Understood."

over to Tessa's side. He told her gently, "Tess, a suitable bone marrow has

time understanding his words. She

"I said,

flurry of emotions

of happiness fell from her eyes. She wiped