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,

suspect was

and his dark eyes glinted dangerously. "I've looked into it and James

upon hearing

stay home and work remotely for now,"

James really that terrifying?" Tessa asked

her shoulders. He looked into her eyes and said

that gamble,

you almost 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

the food on the table emitted an

aroma.

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

as her eyes 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

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

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

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