Chapter 25; An Unexpected Ride

Chapter 25: An Unexpected Ride

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“An uncle, huh?” Luna teased, raising an eyebrow. “Your friend’s uncle must be older. Be careful, Phantom. Sometimes older guys have a thing for young girls like you.”

“I know,” Tessa replied with a smirk.

“What do you mean you know? Never mind, as long as we’re around, no one will dare mess with you. In Navoris, you can strut around like you own the place!”

“Lina, I never realized how cute you were,” Tessa chuckled. How exactly does one ‘strut around horizontally‘?

Caught off guard by the compliment, Lina–blushed. “Alright, since your friend’s coming, I’ll head out. I’ll send you the information on Mr. Young’s case when I get back. You’ll need to coordinate with the chief of the Navoris state criminal division.”

“Got it.”

Lina left not long before Landon arrived. Spotting Tessa, he immediately walked over and sat across from her.

“How are you feeling? Should I take you to the hospital he asked, his expression serious.

have better things to do?” Tessa asked, raising

I had to check on you.

if I don’t end up bothering others. Who would dare mess with me?” Tessa’s words slipped out before she could filter them, revealing more of her true nature

advised you to rest. You

spirits, he relaxed. Ordering himself a coffee, he asked casually, “How’s it going

indifferent. The likes

his laptop, settling in

aura of innate authority while Tessa’s ethereal beauty and

Landon’s calm presence seemed to anchor Tessa. For some reason, she didn’t mind

game,

up?” she answered, her

home for dinner tonight? You promised to visit once a week, remember?” Walter

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“Tonight?”

it too much

“Alright, I’ll come.”

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