Chapter 169 We Can Never Be Together
Chapter 169 We Can Never Be Together
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The corners of his eyes tilted upward, his lips curling into a sly grin, a look of enjoyment flickering as he watched Tess’s reckless antics.
A shiver ran down Tess’s spine, and she quickly stepped back several paces to put space between them.
The ridiculousness of the scene stuck to her mind like stubborn glue, winding around her
nerves.
Not knowing exactly how she felt, Tess threw a quick look at Finn before hurrying off.
This time, Finn stayed still instead of going after her.
After some time, he lifted a hand and touched his lips, as if they still held a trace of warmth.
Tess’s thoughts were a tangled mess.
She had nned to use Finn to make Abel give up on her. However, when the act began to feel a little too real, it left her deeply unsettled.
She gave her head a small shake, trying to push away the tangled mess in her mind. All she wanted now was to get back to La–her little baby who could always calm her heart.
But just as she stepped onto the first floor, a shadow fell over her before she could lift her head.
Tess froze where she stood.
“Do you still have feelings for him?”
The words were spoken softly, as if to ask, <i>Weren’t </i><i>you </i><i>the </i>one who said he hurt you? Weren’t you the <i>one </i>who <i>wanted </i><i>to </i><i>end </i><i>things</i>? <i>Weren’t </i><i>you </i>…
Every unspoken question was cut short by Abel’s final, trembling words.
His gaze locked on her, eyes shimmering with tears he refused to let fall, making her chest tighten.
“Abel, we can never be together.”
Tess didn’t answer his question but went straight to the point.
She lifted her cool, distant eyes–cold and proud.
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Abel froze, struggling to match the person before him with the shadowy figure he had just spotted near the floor–to–ceiling windows.
“Fine.”
His lips curled into a bitter smile, one that looked even sadder than tears.
Tess was still caught off guard by his quick eptance when the man in front of her had already turned and walked away.
Only after his cool, crisp scent faded did she snap back to reality.
Pressing her teeth lightly to her lip, she slipped past the crowd and made her way toward the main house.
She didn’t stop until she opened the bedroom door, where the maid was rattling a toy to entertain La.
Startled by the sound of the door, she turned and found Tess standing at the doorway, her face pale.
Hurrying to assist her, the maid quickly got to her feet.
Tess lifted her hand, motioning her to stay back, and said with a faint shake of her head, “I’ll handle it.”
Those few words seemed to drain all her strength.
Though worry lingered in the maid’s expression, she reluctantly walked out.
The faint click of the door shutting lingered in the room as Tess, steadying her unsteady frame, made her way to the bed.
She sank down beside La, only finding ease when her face rested against the child’s tiny chest.
La tilted her head upward, her big, round eyes blinked up at her.
“Mama … Mama …
”
She pped her little hands, mumbling the words softly.
Tess’s heart melted.
“I’m here.”
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She leaned down, wanting to kiss La, but the memory of being tangled up with Finn 30 minutes ago suddenly rushed into her mind.
She stopped short, her lips hovering inches from La’s cheek.
“Knock, knock!”
The sudden knock on the door pulled her thoughts back.
Tess’s brows drew together as she nced toward the door.
<i>Who </i><i>would </i><i>show </i><i>up </i><i>at </i><i>this </i><i>hour</i><i>? </i>
The door creaked open, and Tess spotted a face she barely knew.
Sydney stood outside with her arms folded and her head tilted. “Nadine’s worried you haven’t eaten. She wants you <i>to </ie have some barbecue with us.”
Once she said that, her eyes slowly traveled over Tess from head to <i>toe</i>.
The sight of Tess’s spotless white dress made her expression flicker before she quickly looked away, hiding the jealousy in her eyes.
“Honestly, I have no idea why she worried you might starve. It’s absurd.”
Her voice dripped with contempt.
Hearing the sneers and sarcasm from the other woman, Tess kept her face calm, only letting her
eyes narrow slightly.
<i>Invite </i><i>me </i>to <i>barbecue</i><i>? </i><i>Since </i><i>when </i><i>was </i><i>Nadine </i><i>that </i><i>generous</i><i>? </i>
A cold smile tugged at her lips.
“No, thanks. I’m noting.”
Tess moved to shut the door.
“Don’t just stand… huh? Wait–what?!”
Sydney’s eyes went wide with shock.
<i>Did </i><i>she </i><i>just turn </i><i>me </i><i>down</i><i>? </i>
In the past, Sydney had often given Tess trouble, but a year ago Tess had always gone along
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quietly. Now she actually had the nerve to say no?
A sudden re of anger shot through Sydney.
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“Noting? Tess, you dare to refuse? Listen to me. You’d better be grateful! Every cook and maid in the house has been reassigned! If you don’te, you can starve for all I care!”
She had expected Tess to give in under the threat, but instead, Tess only stared back at her. eyes cold and unyielding.
“Are you done?”
Before Sydney could respond, the door shut hard in her face.
The abrupt m made Sydney flinch, her whole body trembling as her face flushed with
anger.
Still, when she remembered the task Nadine had given her, she hesitated.
Looking around, her eyesnded on a gift box by the door, boldly stamped with arge “C” logo.
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<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.