Tessa found his response amusing. "Alright, I'll give you a spare key later."

Stephen followed Tessa inside, the bodyguards trailing behind them, carrying the suitcases.

"Why wait until later? Just do it today. I'm worried you'll forget."

Tessa laughed. "I'm not that forgetful."

Stephen received a call from Lawrence while he was having dinner with Tessa.

"Mr. Jacobson, Jacqueline has been captured. She's at the base. When will you be coming over?"

Stephen's eyes darkened. "Later."

"Understood, Mr. Jacobson."

Lawrence was left uncertain. How much later was "later"? But he didn't dare to ask.

Stephen ended the call and resumed eating.

Tessa asked casually, "Do you have something to do later?"

Stephen looked up at her and asked, "Do you want me to stay?"

Tessa puffed her cheeks and bit down on her fork without answering. She was the

he was

filled with a hint of amusement. "Tess, do you not want

lips and mumbled, "I was just

were just asking," Stephen said with

What's so funny about that?" Tessa

looked at her earnestly. "Nothing. But

again. Why did

away and said quietly, "No need. I'm not that

smile. "Being clingy

Stephen stayed with Tessa, curled up on

an engaging

completely absorbed. She discussed

Stephen from time to time

participated

never brushing

they finished watching

newly released episodes, Stephen looked at her with a

expression. "Tess, there's something I need to tell

"What is it?"

"Jacqueline has been captured."

head snapping up. "When

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