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 turning it around

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

and mumbled, "I was just

asking," Stephen said with a

about that?"

curved his lips into a smile and looked at her earnestly. "Nothing. But

it was again. Why

away and said quietly,

a warm smile. "Being clingy

on the couch as they watched

an engaging mystery

was completely absorbed. She discussed

from time to time and even

attention and participated in the

and never

they finished watching

released episodes, Stephen looked at her with

something I

"What is it?"

"Jacqueline has been captured."

was startled, her head snapping up. "When did that

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