His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 408

Tessa then followed the police officer to the station to give a statement of her own.

When Marissa finally stirred from slumber, it was already 11:00 am. Tessa had left the police station and returned to the hospital by then.

Marissa felt dizzy when she peeled her eyes open. Her complexion was pallid, and her face was lined with fatigue. After allowing her eyes to adjust to the bright lights, Marissa looked around the room, taking in the blurry silhouettes that were moving about.

"Tessa?" Marissa murmured, her voice hoarse.

"You're awake," Tessa replied, turning to face her.

Marissa's brows knitted together. "Is this... the hospital?" she asked.

"Yes." Tessa handed her a glass of water. "Here, drink this."

Marissa pushed herself into a sitting position. She accepted the water Tessa offered her and took a few sips. "Thank you," she said.

Tessa sat down on the edge of the bed and studied Marissa, concern evident in her eyes. Her voice was soft when she asked, "How are you feeling? Do you feel better?"

Marissa's lips parted slightly before she said, "I'm dizzy, and my entire body feels sapped of strength. Why am I feeling like this? How did I end up in the hospital?"

group of men who looked like they were up to no good at the entrance of a bar, so

Marissa asked, her eyes widening to the size of saucers.

pressed her lips together. "It's a type of drug that heightens a person's libido, also

again. "Ms. Scott, the man who drugged you last night has been arrested and thrown into jail.

looked at Tessa, a complicated emotion swirling in her eyes. "Tessa, why did you save me? Aren't we supposed to be rivals for Stephen's affection? Shouldn't you be thrilled to

frowned upon hearing her

prejudiced perception of me." A hint of anger flashed in Tessa's eyes. "We don't have any bad

so why do you el

stand by and

Besides, we're both women. We should be helping

Marissa with

would

if saw

That's ridiculous, Ms. Scott. I'm not

sorry, Ms. Yates.

Thank you for saving me

"No problem."