His Unveiled Passion

The cold wave had arrived. The temperature dropped below 32 degrees Fahrenheit and Rivertown welcomed its first day of snow in the winter season.

The days were short during winter. When Tessa exited the law firm, it was already dark. Snowflakes floated down from above, adding to the romantic atmosphere that was illuminated by the city's neon lights.

Tessa stood on the pavement, reaching out to catch a few snowflakes in her palms. An icy gust blew past, the cold seeping directly into her bones. She wrapped her scarf closer around her as her warm breaths condensed into puffs of fog whenever she exhaled.

Stephen's Maybach was parked on the curb. Tessa strolled toward it, noticing that he had already alighted from the car. He was also walking briskly toward her.

Tessa had arranged to visit Anne in the hospital with him today.

She shut the car door, trapping the icy wind outside. He was in the backseat with her, holding her close to him. Grabbing her hands, he rubbed her palms with his own hands, noticing how frosty her hands were to the touch.

Stephen lowered his gaze. His words were tinged with worry when he asked, "Why didn't you wear your gloves? Your hands are all red."

Tessa sniffled. "The car was just a few steps away."

"It doesn't matter if it was just a few steps away," Stephen said as he continued to warm up her hands. "Remember to wear them next time."

She hummed in agreement.

ward, she noticed Anne sitting on the bed while staring at the snowstorm outside her window. She wondered

when Tessa and Stephen entered the

came to visit

brought with her on the

to look at them. When her gaze fell on Stephen, surprise and confusion

Stephen with a smile. "Anne, this is my

over Anne's features. She greeted

a friendly smile. She didn't want Anne to be frightened by his cold nature, so

his lips as he said, "Nice to meet you." Anne

Anne and sat down

complexion was

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retrieved a cream-colored wooly hat from

eyes glimmered brightly as she smiled sweetly.

time together. Anne no longer addressed Tessa as "Ms. Yates" but instead referred to her by

name.