His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 429

The haunted house was dimly lit with eerie red lights hanging overhead. Creepy music assailed their ears from hidden speakers, sending chills down their spines. Tessa and Stephen were walking down the path together.

In the beginning, Tessa was only slightly scared and wasn't as terrified as Quentin.

However, her bravery was scattered to the wind when a ghost suddenly fell upon them.

The ghost was wearing a wedding dress, and her hair was a mess. Her face was a deathly shade of white, and tears of blood rolled down her cheeks. The ghost hovered midair, her dull eyes locking with Tessa's.

Tessa screamed and instinctively threw herself into Stephen's arms.

Stephen swatted the ghost away and wrapped his arms around Tessa. Then, he gently comforted her, saying softly, "It's alright, Tess. It's not real. It's just a prop." The ghost wasn't even human.

Tessa remained in Stephen's embrace, trembling in fear.

Stephen continued to hug her, softly patting her back. He soothed her frayed nerves, murmuring words of comfort. "There, there. Don't be scared."

It took a while for Tessa to calm down.

She distanced herself from Stephen's arms and whispered, "I'm so sorry about that. I was startled, and I just..."

"It's alright," Stephen replied. His voice was filled with concern as he asked, "Are you okay? We can leave if you aren't."

"I'm fine. It was just so sudden, so I..." she trailed off, her voice barely audible toward the end.

tell that

a comment about her state

before holding Tessa's

stiffened when she felt the warm sensation

she relaxed a moment

him to hold her hand, leading her down the path in

earlier had left a lingering

and cautiously, rightfully afraid that yet another ghost would

her unease. So, he stayed vigilant, keeping a

a short distance,

from the side. It was about to grab Tessa's arm when Stephen

into his arms just in the nick

another ghost dressed in

around them slowly,

was merely a staff wearing a

don't look." Stephen's

firm. He cupped the back of her head and pressed ker face against his chest, shielding her from the

embrace. Her heart pounded wildly in her chest, threatening to leap out of her

me, could you let us pass?" Stephen

dressed in white skidded

to her so