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."

her guts the most. However, Jacqueline

the most likely suspect was

grip around Tessa, and his dark eyes glinted dangerously. "I've looked into it and James has indeed returned to

stiffened upon

home and work remotely

James really that terrifying?" Tessa asked

her shoulders. He looked into her eyes

that gamble,

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

practically a machine. He has no weaknesses. I'd even call

was brightly lit, and the

aroma.

playing the evening news, and the news

glistened with tears.

Stephen's eyes reddened further,

guilt. "What are you saying, Tess? I'm the one who has burdened you. Jacqueline wouldn't have targeted you if it weren't for

her head. "You haven't burdened

think that, and this is a fact." Stephen sighed wearily. "Please stay home for the time