Chapter 323

Atlas' voice was laced with sympathy as he said, "Stephen, judging from what I saw, it seems they've met each other's parents. Don't you think they're going too fast? Didn't you just break up with Tessa?

"It's only been three months, and Tessa has gotten together with Lester. Lester has even introduced her to his family-"

Stephen ended the call before Atlas could finish his commentary.

He stood before his villa's floor-to-ceiling windows, his brows furrowed in thought.

There was an undeniable trace of loneliness in his sharp features.

No. He couldn't keep going on like this. He had to win Tessa back.

...

By the time Tessa arrived at the Yates residence, she was surprised to see that the lights in the living room were still on.

Samuel was sitting on the couch, watching the financial news.

When he saw that she was home, his eyes softened as he greeted her. "You're back."

"Yes." Tessa walked to another couch and sat there. "I'm here to pay Seline a visit. Is she asleep?"

to bed," Samuel replied.

a beat, she inquired, "How's Seline

better

she said in relief. "I plan to keep her

upon hearing

with heartache as he murmured, "Tess, you've suffered so much. About

cut himself off, seemingly unable to put his feelings into words. After the momentary pause, he continued, "Did they do anything to you when

me. I got beaten up, but that's all. It's all in the

team of bodyguards for you. There are still a few things left before everything is finalized, but they'll arrive at Rivertown in two days' time. I'll assign a few of them to keep

possibly be there for me

of the guards I've hired is a woman. She used to be the personal guard

ར། ཏ་

firm if you're able. It'll be best if she could live

also had no intention of being used as leverage against Stephen. She didn't want to be

her, she nodded agreeably. "Alright, Dad. You

don't need to worry

"Okay."

them now that the conversation

inquired in concern, "How's the firm

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