His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 240

The camellias in the garden emitted a faint fragrance, while the cold wind brought in drifting snow.

Snowflakes landed on Tessa's hair, melting almost instantly upon contact.

She was unsteady on her feet in the biting cold wind. Her cold hadn't fully passed, and she had been standing outside for a while now. As a result, her head was throbbing again.

Hearing Stephen's response, Tessa blinked away the sadness in her eyes. She looked at him and said softly, "Alright. Just remember to take it off next time."

Stephen felt a tightness in his chest.

Her voice was heartbreaking, and he could hear the struggle in her tone as she fought to hold back her tears.

Tessa continued, "I get it. When people love someone, they mean it. But when they fall out of love, they mean that too."

That sent a chill down Stephen's spine.

life. There was a quiet sorrow

it at first. You told me you would always

Yet, you said I was just imagining things. But I get it now-love is never guaranteed." Stephen's chest tightened with a

Stephen with fear. He was afraid that they might never make it back after he dealt with James.

the falling snow, watching

she smiled and acted cheerful. "Stephen, I wish you

widened his eyes and instinctively reached out

a second thought. The hem of her burgundy scarf brushed against

sorrow flickered across Stephen's face. He couldn't

after Tessa

"Tessa!"

then, she kept walking without glancing back even

to a stop.

himself that he

after Tessa any