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."

However, Jacqueline had also

suspect was

dangerously. "I've looked into it and James has indeed returned to the

upon

home and work remotely

he... Is James really

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

that

getting Kurt today nearly made my heartdurch out of my chest in fright. You mean so

win against James. 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 the case for me. I have you. Tess, I can't risk you getting

was brightly lit, and the food on the table emitted an

aroma.

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

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

Stephen's eyes reddened further,

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

head. "You haven't burdened me. I've never once

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