His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 184

The call ended abruptly.

"Stop overthinking." That phrase echoed in Tessa's mind like a curse over and over again. She felt a chill in her heart.

All the warmth and tenderness Stephen had once showered her with seemed to be slipping away little by little.

Outside the window, snow continued to fall. The biting wind howled, shaking the branches of the trees.

Tessa stared blankly at the swirling snowflakes beyond the glass. After a brief silence, her phone began ringing wildly again.

Tear stains still clung to her cheeks, and the blaring ringtone suddenly made her feel very tired.

It was Samuel calling. "Tess, the Jacobson family came by today to break off the engagement."

Her heart had ached so long that now it just felt numb. She gave a low hum of acknowledgment.

Samuel paused as if hesitating to say more. "Stephen's been caught up in a scandal with that actress. Did you see it?"

She stayed silent, offering no response.

After a moment, Samuel added, "I'll have someone hold a press conference tomorrow. We'll announce the termination of the engagement in front of the media. The blame's entirely on the Jacobson family this time.

"Tess, you've got nothing to feel ashamed of. A broken engagement isn't a disgrace. I will find you someone better. You're so beautiful and talented that you can have any man you want."

say. She hadn't expected the Jacobson family to move

had just broken up with her last night, and now, they were already

he really that

the phone moments ago sent a dull ache through her chest. Was Stephen in such a hurry

the press conference tomorrow, I'll send someone to pick you up and bring you

was formally dissolved, the Yates family would have no ties left to the Jacobson family. Hopefully, James would then stop thinking about going after them. With that thought in mind, Samuel offered a few more words of comfort, reminding her not to dwell

with a few halfhearted

...

room of the nightclub was

sat on the couch with his entire face shrouded in darkness, making it impossible for others to see

buzzed with the sounds

chatting,

none of it

just wanted to sit alone in the

been days since Tessa

In

discharged from the hospital, he learned that she'd moved out. The apartment next door was empty, as

if she'd disappeared

drunkenness, drowning himself in drinks every night. One time, after

dress he'd bought her when they were still together. Her smile was soft and gentle as she

his eyes as he clung to her, laughing and crying