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Chapter 154 We Should Keep Our Distance
Chapter 154 We Should Keep Our Distance
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The mood in the office instantly sank, pressing down like a weight. Zane’s vision blurred, and he felt like he couldn’t catch his breath.
Nadine, meanwhile, snuck a cautious look at the clearly irritated Finn beside her, took a few deep breaths, and finally gathered enough courage to say in a pitiful voice. “Finn
…
Her tone carried a mix of emotions, but Finn barely looked at her before pushing to his feet. “Call Lock Group’s private clinic. Have them check Nadine’s ankle.”
Nadine blinked, stunned, and grabbed at his sleeve like she didn’t want him to walk away. “Finn
But he just motioned for Zane to take her out.
When the door shut behind them with a dull thud, Zane held out a hand to her. “Ms. Nadine, let’s get you downstairs. The car’s been waiting.”
She bit her lip so hard she tasted blood.
Back in the office, Finn’s chest felt tight.
Still fuming, he sat down, only to find his thoughts in chaos. Suddenly, he stood, mming his fist into the wall.
A jolt of tingling pain shot through his knuckles, numbing his whole arm.
Dropping back into his chair, he tried to read the papers Nadine had brought, but his eyes slid right over the words.
Smack!
He mmed the folder shut, shoved his right hand into his pocket, and strode over to the floor–to–ceiling window.
Everyone down there was just tiny dots. Even the traffic looked like tiny toys scurrying along<i>. </i>
But in his mind, all he saw was Tess–smiling,ughing–getting into either Steven’s or Abel’s
car.
Finn’s jaw tightened until it hurt. That icy, dismissive look of hers burned in his head.
Anger boiled up. He swept the stack of papers off his desk. He snatched up his phone, calling
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Chapter 154 We Should Keep Our Distance
Zane mid–hospital run. “You there yet? Which department?”
Meanwhile, Abel caught up to Tess just as she was about to disappear down the street.
He reached out to stop her, but she met him with a cold, annoyed look.
Something in Abel’s chest gave a nervous jump. “Tess … ” he said carefully.
She lifted a hand, stopping him.
“I’ve got a friending to pick me up. Finn’s right. We should keep our distance.”
And with that, she walked off without looking back.
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Abel’s breath caught. He’d managed to reach her, yet his feet felt rooted as he watched her leave.
Tess slipped into a sleek ck car sent by Steven.
The driver politely reminded her to buckle up, then caught her eye in the rearview mirror, his tone earnest. “Ms. Tess, Mr. Stone is overseeing construction at a new researchb. He said if you’re interested, he’d like to invite you for a visit. If you need to go anywhere, just let me know.”
Tess thought it over for a moment, then told him to swing by Evermount Vi to pick up La and bring her along.
When they arrived, the nanny had just finished feeding the baby.
La, satisfied and calm, gazed up at Tess with wide, round eyes and gave an adorably well- behaved smile.
Something in her tiny face pulled Tess‘ thoughts straight to Finn–his unreadable stare when he’d noticed Nadine’s ankle.
He hadn’t said anything, but the questions in his eyes had been clear.
Tess bit her lip, feeling her mood sink.
<i>Such </i><i>a </i><i>sloppy </i><i>trick</i><i>, </i><i>and </i><i>yet </i><i>he’d </i><i>fallen </i><i>for </i><i>it</i>.
Was it blind loyalty to Nadine, or did he just think Tess couldn’t possibly be telling the truth?
Feeling uneasy, Tess couldn’t help but tell the driver to speed up.
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She rolled the window down, letting the wind tangle her hair and strip some of the weight from her thoughts.
When they finally pulled up, she was surprised to see Steven himself waiting outside.
People nearby slowed their steps, curious.
Many were top researchers from across the country and abroad, and they all knew Steven’s reputation in the scientific world. For him to personally greet someone …
They stayed around, eager to find out who this important visitor was.
As Steven’s familiar car stopped, everyone’s eyes lit up, and they cast their gazes inside.
The driver got out, opened Tess‘ door, and a pale, graceful leg appeared first, followed by the sweep of a white dress and a striking face.
But…
The crowd’s attention was snagged on the baby in her arms, a perfectly delicate little doll.
Steven blinked in surprise before stepping forward. “This is … ”
“My daughter. La Ember.”
“La … Ember.”
He swallowed his shock and slowly repeated those two words under his breath.
“That’s a beautiful name.”
Then he lowered his gaze and reached out to Tess, wanting to hold the baby.
La, surprisingly friendly, pped her little hands in response.
Tess smiled gently, softly guiding Steven on how to hold a baby before carefully handing La over to him.
Steven’s expression brightened as he cradled her–light, warm, fitting perfectly in his arms.
Even though he spent most of his time in theb, he kept fit with regr exercise, so his arms were strong. He gently bounced La, making herugh.
Seeing their interaction made Tess smile, and the warmth between them eased her worries.
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Sara Lili
<strong>Sara Lili</strong> is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.