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."

definitely hated her guts the most. However, Jacqueline had also been

suspect

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

upon hearing

please try to stay home and work remotely for

Is James really that

hands never left her

take that gamble,

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

He might be ruthless, but I can be worse. However, he's practically a machine. He has no weaknesses. I'd even call him inhuman. That's not

room was brightly lit, and the food on the table

aroma.

the evening news, and the news anchor's voice was

tears. She murmured, "Stephen, am

Stephen's eyes reddened further,

wouldn't have targeted you if it weren't

slowly shook her head. "You haven't

sighed wearily. "Please stay home for the

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