Chapter 84 Tess’s New ce


    Chapter 84 Tess’s New ce


    Edith paused, her voice softening with a touch of nostalgia. “You remind me so much of my daughter.”


    Tess blinked and met her gentle gaze.


    In that moment, the guarded tension in her heart quietly began to dissipate.


    “Big eyes, polite, and well–mannered,” Edith added with a fond smile, her eyes crinkling at the corners.


    Tess couldn’t help but be drawn in by her warmth.


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    It reminded her of herte grandmother–stern and strict most of the time, but always wearing a soft smile whenever she looked at Tess. Just like Edith now.


    “Don’t worry about staying here. I’ve got more than enough empty rooms, and it’s not easy being a young mom. Picking out a good ce for you was no trouble at all.


    My daughter and granddaughter used to live here, so all the furniture for kids is already set up.”


    She gave Tess‘ shoulder a gentle, reassuring pat, and the warmth of that simple touch chased away thest of the chill in her heart


    “Alright, alright, don’t just stand there like a statue–go on in,” Edith chuckled, then leaned in to gently tease the baby in Tess‘


    arms


    “Little one’s probably starving by now, and her mama’s still in a daze?”


    Tess quickly snapped out of her daze. After thanking Edith, she pulled a bottle and some form from her suitcase to prepare breakfast for La.


    Edith offered to hold the baby and rocked her with practiced ease.


    Following Edith’s directions, Tess found her way into the kitchen.


    It was still early, and the house was wrapped in peaceful quiet.


    Sofi sunlight filtered through the window, and birds chirped as they fluttered through the yard outside.


    As Edith hummed a luby, her gentle voice blended with the sound of warm water mixing with form, creating a soothing harmony.


    Tess felt an unusual sense of calm, as if her heart had been wrapped in something warm and safe.


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    When she ced the bottle near La’s mouth, the babytched on eagerly, her little eyes squinting in delight as she drank.


    This little girl’s just like her mom–so pretty,” Edith said as her face glowed with affection.<fnac68> ?????? ???? Find?Novel</fnac68>


    Tess blushed shyly at thepliment.


    “Oh my, I nearly forgot—I’ve got more tenantsing to view another unit today,” Edith said while ncing at the wall clock. She then carefully handed La back to Tess.


    Tess nodded her thanks<b>, </b>not wanting to keep her any longer.


    Edith hurried off, and her figure soon disappeared.


    Tess gently closed the door behind her and began unpacking her suitcase,


    But despite what she’d said. Edith didn’t head straight to the main hall. She stopped quietly at a corner of the hallway and nced toward Tess’s unit.


    Then she pulled out her phone and made a call.


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    A deep voice came through almost immediately. “How did it go?”


    It was Zane.


    “Ms. Tess is very satisfied. I’ve already ced her in the unit Mr. Lock requested,” Edith responded with respect.


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    Zane nodded on the other end of the line. “Alright. I’ll report back to Mr. Lock. Your reward will be delivered as promised.”


    Edith’s eyes lit up with delight. “Please thank Mr. Lock for me. But honestly, I really do feel a connection with that girl.”


    Zane took it as polite small talk and responded with a nomittal hum before ending the call.


    Finn’s eyes shifted toward Zane’s hand as he lowered the phone. “What did she say?”


    His pen, which had been moving swiftly across a stack of documents, came to a sudden halt.


    Zane gave a concise report. “Mrs. Lock is settled.”


    Finn’s gaze flickered slightly at the words.


    He lowered his eyes to the contract in front of him.


    His longshes cast faint shadows over his unfocused gaze.


    “Mhm.”


    His voice was barely audible, fading into the air like a whisper on the wind.


    Zane didn’t say another word. He quietly stepped back to his post and resumed assisting from the side.


    Time passed. Finn eventually set his pen down.


    Though the documents had all been processed, his usual sharp efficiency was noticeably absent.


    He rubbed his temples in frustration. “Send a few more people to stay near her.”


    Zane froze, then nodded as he recalled the danger Tess had faced recently. “Understood. I’ll arrange for more people to move ito the nearby units around Mrs. Lock.”


    <b>Finn </b>gave a small nod of approval.


    Knock, knock


    Someone knocked on the office door.


    Zane paused, then looked at Finn. At his signal, Zane walked over and opened it.


    Nadine stood on the other side with tears brimming in her eyes.


    Zane’s hand twitched slightly.


    What worr


    “Ms. Nadine, is there something you need? Mr. Lock is busy,” he said, quickly slipping into a polite, professional tone.


    Nadine ignored himpletely. Her eyes went straight to Finn, who was still looking down at his desk. With a voice full of sorrow and longing, she called out softly, “Finn!”


    Zane felt his scalp single as <b>Finn </b>ser his pen down.


    “What is it? Finn asked, finally looking up.


    His gaze was sharp and cold.


    Nadine flinched slightly at his tone, but quicklyposed herself, putting on a pitiful expression. “I heard that you allowe


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    Tess to spend the night at Evermount Vi.”