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."

know what to say. She hadn't expected the

just broken up with her last night, and now, they were already here to call off the

really

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

rest," Samuel said. "After the press conference tomorrow, I'll send someone to

to the Jacobson family. Hopefully, James would then stop thinking about going after

a few

...

room of the

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

buzzed with the sounds

chatting, and

none of it

in the corner,

had been days

In

apartment next door was empty, as if she'd vanished from

as if she'd

into a haze of drunkenness, drowning himself in drinks every night. One time, after drinking too much, he'd thought he saw

he'd bought her when they were still together.

as he clung