His Unveiled Passion

Sienna was two years younger than Tessa. She was currently 25 and had always been single, never once being in a relationship.

But being single did not mean she had never liked anyone.

The reason she stayed single for so many years was because her heart had always belonged to someone she could never be with.

Tessa knew exactly who that person was. His name was Hollis Johanson, the son of Sienna's family housekeeper.

Hollis came from a modest background, completely different from the world Sienna grew up in. There was no way her family would ever approve of them being together.

Quiet and gentle as she was, Sienna had once gathered the courage to follow her heart.

It happened the summer after she graduated from high school, on the day of her coming-of-age celebration. That was the day she finally worked up the nerve to confess her feelings to Hollis.

But Hollis had turned her down.

Aside from the two of them, only Tessa and their mutual friend, Naomi, knew about it. Even Sienna's older brother, Henry, remained completely unaware.

The last time Tessa ran into Torin at a banquet, she had chosen not to tell him that Sienna's heart was already set on someone else.

"Sienna, do you still have feelings for Hollis? After all these years, have you never thought about moving on?"

A faint, bitter smile touched Sienna's lips as she answered. Her expression was filled with quiet sorrow.

"He has become somewhat of an obsession. It feels like I no longer have the strength to fall for anyone else."

Throughout the years, Sienna had stayed single, and Hollis had done the same.

Both Tessa and Naomi could that Hollis cared about Sienna. The feelings were there.

had always known he was not a match for her. He had never allowed himself to accept her

than drag her into a life where she might struggle by his

paper, someone like Torin appeared to be a much better match for

you remember Torin?" Tessa

Isn't he Quentin's friend? We had dinner together

you met him long before that. Do you

think. "I met him before?

him at a banquet not long ago, and he told me about it. He once visited your house to see your brother

tried to remember. "High school? I was only

seen him again

gave a small nod. "Yes, actually. I saw him yesterday at my company.

did he not ask for

are you

her tea, debating whether or not to tell her that Torin had feelings

decided against it. Feelings were complicated. It was not something she

nothing. I just happened to run into him at a banquet, and he mentioned recognizing you from back then. I thought it was an interesting coincidence, so brought

did not suspect anything

with Sienna, Tessa headed

approached the garden in her neighborhood, Tessa noticed a man sitting on a park bench nearby, speaking

It was Stephen.

heart skipped a beat. What was he

would sometimes drop by to visit her at this villa. If they happened to see Stephen here, it

stop the car," Tessa

stop, and Tessa stepped out,

phone call, completely unaware