Chapter 697 Thunderstorm
Chapter 697 Thunderstorm
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“I’m not finished, and you’re already going to part ways with me?” Abel’s voice was firm <b>as </b>he saw Tess lift her leg to leave, his resolve hardening, and he gripped her sleeve tightly, “I won’t allow it.”
Tess turned her head, and her once cold, hardened heart stirred slightly.
Abel’s eyes were red, glistening with moisture, even his tone tinged with a slight choke, “Tess, it’s my fault. I didn’t expect them to contact you behind my back. Don’t treat me like this.”
But Tess remained expressionless, instead reaching out and slowly prying Abel’s fingers off her one by one.
Abel froze, staring at her movements in stunned silence.
Her cool voice whispered near his ear. “Go home. They’re still waiting for you.
“We were never meant to be, and I never intended to start anything with you.”
With that final sentence, Tess walked away without looking back.
Miranda had been watching from afar, seeing the two of them struggle. But in the end, only Abel remained standing in the middle of the street. Her eyes softened with co stepped forward, intending to pull him back to the vi.
But after two attempts, she found himpletely unmoving.
“Mom, she doesn’t want me anymore.”
His lonely voice dissipated into the air.
and she
Miranda paused and instinctively replied, “Is she really that important? If she doesn’t want you, the entire Shaw family wants you.”
“Not the same.”
His voice was like a gust of wind.
Abel finally turned around, his expression dim.
His tall frame wavered, his steps unsteady, as if he might stumble and fall at any moment. Miranda stayed behind, staring at his retreating figure back to the room, her heart trembling.
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She had never seen Abel like this. Even when he was angry or arguing with family, he had always beenposed,zy, and proud.
But now, he seemed like a marite whose strings had been cut.
Miranda had no time to think further and hurried to follow.
Before she could reach him, she heard a “bang” as the door mmed shut heavily.
Miranda was immediately shut out, her heart pounding in anxiety.
Demi nced at the tightly closed door, then stepped forward to pat Miranda’s shoulder tofort her, “Mom, don’t worry. Abel likes Tess that much; there’s no way he’ll let go so easily. Let him calm down a bit.”
Miranda’s lingering unease didn’t dissipate, but she knew Abel was extremely stubborn. Getting anxious out here wouldn’t help, so she had to let him handle it himself.
She bit her lip and nodded. “Let him be for now.”
Gideon, leaning on his cane, watched from afar, his expression unreadable.
Meanwhile, Tess had just stepped onto the main road, preparing to take a cab back, when a single raindrop hit her forehead.
Startled, she blinked and looked up, noticing the rain intensifying.
Tess lowered her head to make a call. “Vince, are you there yet?”
“Ms. Tess, I just left the estate, but the road’s a bit congested. I might be a little dyed.”
His calm voice carried a hint of urgency.
Tess looked up at the darkened sky, feeling a tinge of annoyance. Suddenly, her phone rang again, “Ms. Tess, the weather forecast just warned of an imminent thunderstorm. You should find somewhere to shelter until I get there!”
His tone was more anxious now. Tess sighed and nodded.
Just as she hung up, tworge raindrops hit her eyes, sliding down hershes to her cheeks.
The cold seeped into her bones, making her shiver. She looked around for shelter.
But she was in a private vi district, with only the Shaw Residence around.
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After the recent incident, she couldn’t very well go back, and there was nowhere nearby to take
cover.
Tess frowned, pushing aside the unpleasant memories from the Shaw Residence.
Beep!
Suddenly, a loud horn sounded behind her.
Tess squinted and covered her ears, but realized the car had stopped right behind her.
She turned and met a raised–brow, handsome face.
“Get in.”
The man’s hands were on the steering wheel, staring directly at her, silently mouthing the words.
<i>Finn</i><i>? </i>
Tess froze, as shocked as if Mars had collided with Earth.
<i>Why </i><i>is </i><i>he </i><i>here</i><i>? </i><ol><li>wn. </li></ol>
Seeing that Tess didn’t move, Finn let out a helpless sigh and rolled the win “Thunderstorm. Are you still not getting in? nning to go home soaked like a drenched chicken?
“Don’t go back freezing and pass it on to La.”
He raised his chin slightly, his words sharp, cutting right to Tess’s heart.
Tess’s fingers tightened.
Judging from Vince’s tone, he wouldn’t arrive anytime soon.
She felt the cold from the rain intensifying on her forehead and finally gave in, getting into the car.
Whether it was bad luck or perfect timing, as soon as Tess was inside, the rain outside suddenly poured harder,rge drops hitting the windshield. Tess stared at the water–smeared ss, her heart still on edge.
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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.