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."

was passive as he asked, "Is Jacqueline also in

when she was still in

He demanded authoritatively, "Capture her and bring her back here. I have some things I

in a lively conversation with Anne. They were smiling, looking like they were having

their way, Anne immediately avoided his gaze

at the pair

reply was,

rang again. This time, he took the call in

Jacobson, we have found a suitable bone marrow that fits your

Tessa. "Bring the person to the hospital tomorrow for

"Understood."

the call, he walked over to Tessa's side. He told her

that Tessa had a hard time understanding his words. She asked him dazedly, "What

gentle as he patiently repeated, "I said,

of emotions

finally settled on joy Tears of happiness fell from her eyes. She wiped

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