His Unveiled Passion

Chapter 472

Tessa and Marissa leaned against the railing near the side of the boat, enjoying the ocean breeze.

Marissa raised her wine glass and clinked it lightly against Tessa's, the sound reverberating clear and bright around them.

The salty breeze had messed up their hair by now.

Marissa swallowed another gulp of her red wine. She had drunk quite a bit tonight and was already slightly tipsy. Her face was flushed as she tapped Tessa's shoulder.

"Tessa, I'm really sorry about what happened during the day. Summer intentionally left a mark on the card before she dealt it to me. I truly had no idea what she was planning."

Tessa took a sip of her wine and smiled at her. "To be honest with you, I did suspect you for a brief moment. However, you've dispelled all my suspicions with your declaration earlier. I trust you."

"I knew it," Marissa said with a grin.

The birthday party had reached its end. Most of the guests had returned to their quarters for the night. Only the sounds of the crashing waves and howling winds remained.

"I wish for you and Stephen to stay together for a long, long time." Marissa tried to tame her hair that had been mussed up by the wind. "I really mean it," she added with a smile.

you." Tessa looked into Marissa's eyes. "I'm curious-you gave us separate rooms in the beginning because you didn't want us to stay together. Why did you change

sounded a little self-deprecating when she explained, "I

the air behind her. Her voice melded with the sounds of the waves and the winds, echoing in Tessa's

didn't want you

the hook even after he scooped him from the ocean. He had his men lock Bruno in a brig below and tortured

that," Tessa

got what he deserved.

thing that convinced me to let go of my feelings was

him. He played a similar game during

respond?" Tessa asked

uncontrollably. "He just said 'oh'

ignore that woman

ruthless of him," Tessa said with a

was dared to kiss someone of the opposite sex. That woman liked Stephen, so she plucked up her courage and asked him

"Was he that scary?"

you that way." Marissa's expression fell. "Do you know how I felt watching him ask

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