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.

sitting on the bed while staring at the snowstorm outside her window. She wondered what Anne, who was lost in her thoughts, was

when Tessa and

came to visit

her on the small table nearby. Her voice was low

the present. She turned her head to

Stephen with a smile. "Anne, this is

over Anne's features. She greeted

Anne to be frightened by his cold nature, so he did his best to inject as much warmth

said, "Nice to meet you." Anne rolled her lips inwards as she looked away,

Anne and sat down next to her

complexion was pallid.

2013

She ignored how upset she felt and retrieved a cream-colored wooly hat from the gift bag. Her eyes had crinkled into crescents as she offered it

brightly as she smiled sweetly. "I

Anne had become fast friends after spending some time together. Anne no longer addressed

name.