His Unveiled Passion

Michelle smiled and said, "Tess, you must be tired from work. Come, eat up."

Tessa picked up her cutlery but didn't have much of an appetite.

Her mind was still reeling from the terrifying experience she had on the road today.

This was her first brush against death. She had almost lost her life today.

She was still lost in thought when Stephen returned.

"Tess, are you okay?" Stephen asked, his expression tight with worry and anxiety. He quickly approached her and placed his hands on her shoulders before bending down to examine her carefully.

Tessa snapped out of it. "Stephen, you found out?"

Stephen hummed in acknowledgment and pulled her into a tight embrace.

He had nearly lost her.

"Stephen, I have a feeling that James was behind it. I can't think of anyone else other than him."

the most. However, Jacqueline

suspect was

his grip around Tessa, and his dark eyes glinted dangerously. "I've looked

upon hearing his

stay home and work remotely for now,"

James really

Tessa go, but his hands never left her shoulders. He looked into her eyes

take that

of you almost getting Kurt today nearly made my heartdurch out of my chest in fright. You mean so much to me-more than my

a machine. He has no weaknesses.

dining room was brightly lit, and the food on

aroma.

the evening news, and the news anchor's voice was faintly audible from the

her gaze as her eyes glistened with tears. She murmured, "Stephen,

Stephen's eyes reddened further,

I'm the one who has burdened you. Jacqueline wouldn't have targeted you if it weren't for me. James wouldn't even know who you were

head. "You haven't burdened me.

this is a fact." Stephen sighed wearily. "Please stay home for the time being, okay? I'll come to keep