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 Jacqueline also

still in the country. Our men have also discovered her

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

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

their way, Anne immediately avoided his

words. Stephen looked at the pair

reply was,

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

marrow that fits your preferences," the person on the other line declared after the

glanced at Tessa. "Bring the person to

"Understood."

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

had a hard time understanding his words. She

gentle as he patiently repeated, "I said, we found a

flurry of emotions

on joy Tears of happiness fell from