Chapter 678 Abel’s Jealousy


    For some reason, it made Tess feel like she was a wife being scolded, and a shlver <b>ran </b>down her spine.


    “Alright. I’m taking La with me this time. I don’t need your help here. You go <b>y </b><b>with </b>her <b>for </b><b>a </b><b>while</b>.


    Tess gently pushed Abel toward the door.


    Then, suddenly…


    Bang!


    The bedroom door mmed shut right in Abel’s face. No mercy.


    Abel’s lips twitched again. He let out an exaggerated sigh, but he couldn’t hide his excitement. He ran to the living room to find Bessie.


    “La, your godfather’s here!”


    Abel held his arms out to La, who was in Bessie’s arms. Raven, who had been ying with La’s toy, heard him and rolled her eyes immediately.


    Even Tess hardly called herself La’s godmother. And here he was, calling himself godfather!


    But he was too excited to care about Raven’s re.


    La yed along too, snuggling quickly into Abel’s arms.


    Knock, knock!


    Suddenly, someone knocked at the door.


    With her hands free, Bessie went to open it. “Mr. Hale?”


    Connor stood there, holding a bunch of fragrant lilies.


    He wore a neat white suit and smiled warmly, looking like a true gentleman. “I heard Tess is heading to Kingnd. Cavrielle’s newestunch owes a lot to her–it’s selling really well. I’m busy and probably can’t go with her, so I came to see her off.”


    Bessie opened the door wide. “She’ll be happy to hear that. Pleasee in.”


    The moment Connor walked in, he felt someone staring at him.


    He looked up and saw Abel holding La, staring at him with a wary, suspicious look.


    Connor didn’t seem bothered. He just nodded at Abel and carried the bouquet to the coffee table, cing it down carefully.


    He moved with confidence<b>, </b>as if he belonged in this house.


    Abel frowned in annoyance at the boldness. Just then, Tess’s bedroom door opened.


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    <b>usy </b>


    “Mr. Hale?<b>” </b>


    Tess had heard the noise from inside.


    “Is your luggage ready?” Connor asked.


    The moment he saw Tess, his eyes softened like a warm breeze, spreading a gentle calm.


    “Almost,” Tess replied.


    She stepped over and took La from Abel.


    La snuggled into her arms, smiling brighter than ever. Her round eyes curved into little crescents <b>as </b>she tugged at Tess’s dress and giggled.


    The sound of herughter melted away Abel’s annoyance.


    “This must be your first time going to Kingnd, right? If you need anything, or worry about everyone back in Aetheris, just call me.”


    Connor smiled warmly, his eyes full of care as he looked at Tess.


    “No need. I’ll stay with her.” Before Tess could reply, Abel interrupted.


    Abel shot him a teasing, challenging nce from afar.


    Raven stood nearby, watching with interest, ready to see what would happen.


    However, Tess acted first. She put a hand over Abel’s mouth and smiled at Connor. “It should be fine. If anything happens, I’ll let you know.”


    Abel could have pulled away easily, but he didn’t. He stayed there, letting her hold him, his eyes looking hurt and dramatic, like he had been treated unfairly.


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    <strong>Olivia Harris</strong> is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels. With a talent for crafting deep emotional connections and fiery chemistry between her characters, Olivia’s stories offer readers an escape into worlds filled with passion, intrigue, and heart-stopping drama.