His Unveiled Passion

Tessa woke up bright and early the next day.

After she had her breakfast at the hotel, she planned to make a trip to the famous

lake in the countryside.

Meanwhile, Stephen was trying to reason with Wynn at the parking lot.

He looked at the expressionless Wynn and said, "You can go now. Nothing will

happen to Tessa with me around."

Wynn remained utterly indifferent to his words, replying blandly, "I only listen to

Ms. Yates."

Stephen fell silent upon hearing her answer. He had finally gotten the chance to

enjoy some alone time with Tessa. So, why was Wynn being such a pest of a third

wheel?

Sadly, that was just how Wynn was. Although she was very capable and loyal, she

was also as stubborn as a mule and dense to boot.

Tessa turned her attention to Wynn and mused, "Wynn's been following me

around rain or shine. Her job as my protection detail is actually rather boring...

Plus, she doesn't even have days off. Since we're technically on vacation, it's also

a chance for Wynn to let loose."

Besides, it was better to have another person around if they were going on a trip,

just in case.

On the other hand, it was easy to guess what was on Stephen's mind. He wanted

to spend some time alone with her.

That was easy enough to arrange.

She just had to tell Wynn to keep her distance once they were at their destination.

So, Tessa said, "Wynn, you'll be coming with us."

"Yes, Ms. Yates," Wynn replied respectfully.

They didn't have to worry about transportation.

Stephen handled it all with just a call. Sure enough, someone arrived to pick them

up from the hotel.

The SUV left the city and arrived at the lake about 20 minutes later.

Technically, the lake should be absolutely swarmed by photo-taking tourists at this

time of day.

Perhaps someone high up the chain had noticed Stephen's arrival. Thus, they

were the only ones at the lake. As a result, the usually noisy atmosphere by the

lake was oddly peaceful.

The vehicle pulled to a stop, and the driver remained seated in it.

Tessa, Stephen, and Wynn got out of the car.

The scenery before them was utterly breathtaking and unreal.

Tessa was in awe of the sight that greeted her eyes.

so clear

blue. Fluffy clouds drifted

expanse of

reflected the sky like a mirror, shimmering under the bright sun. It

mysterious

within its clear depths. It was an ethereal

the middle of the lush

The picturesque scenery was both

peace that seemed to

bloomed alongside the lake, bursting

white. Countless blossoms seemed to be

butterflies with

haste to collect their fill of

vitality to their

prepared. He whisked

divine landscape before them, leaving it frozen in

a few shots of the view,

stand over there. Let me take

day, Tessa was wearing a light blue and white checkered dress.

white bow was on her chest, and life-like white daisies

her dress.

brought her suit for the trip

wear.

dress yesterday when Stephen had

yet vibrant colors were a

lakeside view.

stood by the lake, she looked

into the human world.

the hem of her dress, making it

like fluttering wings.

struck a few poses, and Stephen patiently took

skin and delicate features were so

away, and she

pictures of her from various angles. He took

views, side profiles, and even snapped a few pictures

silhouette.

the past, so

picture he took of Tessa was like

off at an

called Wynn over

two of them together.

long, long time since they had taken a photo

alone after instructing her on how

Then, he walked to Tessa's

together was probably the one they had taken at

as a

for their pictures, which

they were behaving now.

they hadn't rekindled their romance, Stephen didn't test Tessa's

by being overly affectionate.

glanced at Tessa when the picture was

unmistakable adoration and love.

be looking at the camera, but it was fine because he

her.

photo, Wynn caved under

them some space

down the path,

hear the occasional

sheep

soared as they

breeze brought

of fresh flowers.

felt like a dream.

the lake, the distance between them

sweetness

Tessa stumbled over a pebble