His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 281

"What do you mean I have a grudge against her? Tessa just slapped Jacqueline right in front of us! There was no evidence and explanation. And you, as her father, aren't even standing up for your daughter?

"Instead, you're saying I don't understand the situation? Who's the one really being unreasonable here?"

Caleb let out a sigh. "It was wrong of her to hit Jacqueline for no reason, but you were too harsh. Forget it. At this point, arguing won't change anything."

With that, he left as well.

Jacqueline, still sniffling, sat down beside Rowena, her voice trembling with feigned remorse. "Grandma, this is all my fault. I've always known that Tessa doesn't like me. I don't mind being slapped, but seeing you so angry over it breaks my heart. Please, don't let this ruin your health."

Rowena's expression softened with pity as she gently touched Jacqueline's reddened cheek. "Oh, my dear child, you didn't deserve this. Does it still hurt?" Jacqueline shook her head, tears glistening. "Not anymore, Grandma."

But Rowena's heart ached at the sight of the swollen mark. She immediately ordered a housekeeper for an ice pack to help reduce the swelling.

Meanwhile, Stephen called Lawrence, instructing him to investigate Jacqueline's and Zachary's recent activities.

Elsewhere, Tessa and Samuel headed straight to the hospital to visit Marianne after leaving the Jacobson residence.

Although she had regained consciousness, her emotions remained fragile. The moment she saw Tessa, her eyes welled up with tears.

she..." Marianne broke

with Stephen. That means she's likely still safe.

heartless madman, but he was also a calculating one. Killing Seline would gain him nothing. Keeping her

deep breath,

was still valuable. James

...

stopped at a nearby phone store to buy a new device and

powered on, a flood of missed

while the rest were from Samuel, Marianne, and a handful of friends and

now, after that harrowing night, did Tessa finally feel safe again. With the new phone

f

Wmediately called Molly.

voice trembled with disbelief and tears. "Tessa, are you okay? When couldn't reach

her friend into this

mentioning James' abduction.

Molly, "I'm fine. An unexpected situation happened last night. Sorry for

"Thank goodness