Chapter 83
The next day, Tessa went to the Jacobson residence to attend a gathering
Their residence and the vates residence were located in the same residential neighborhood.
Before going to the Jacobsons, Tessa decided to make a stop at the Vates“.
Samuel and Marine were both home. Seeing her at home, url asked, “You haven’t been coming home recently. Where have you been staying
Tessa, who was now aware of the truth behind Samuel’s second marriage, no longer ved him with the same cold indifference as before. She knew now that his second marriage was one of her mother’s dying wishes.
She replied calmly, “I’ve bem strong at the apartment my cousin gave me. It’s near the law firms, so it’s more convenient for me to go to work every day.”
Samuelnodded “F” take you to meet a few of my old colleagues when you’re free. They might help you get some nerve in Ases.
she knew he was trying to broaden her network and did not refuse his offer. “Alright. How about next werkende
At that moment, Seline Yates came running down the stairs, frigging Tessa’s leg tightly. Tessa, you’re back!”
Tessa patted her head. “That’s night
Stare slood nearby, smiling an she asked how Tessa had been doing as of
flate and it she was adjusting to living on her own
Insteaded arpiring with heras Tessaused bado, she nodded lightly and said, “I’ll just head upstairs to grab a few things.”
Then, she went vestages to her room.
“Samuel, I feel like Tessa’s changed. Did you notice it? She seems much more approachable and friendlier than before, Marianne said with a smile
Feeling pleased, Samuel nodded and said, “She’s grown up now, and she’s no longer so immaturely stubborn.”
Once Tessa was in her room, she changed into a different outfit and was about to do her makeup when her gaze fell on something on the vanity table.
There, she saw a crayon drawing of a happy family of four
She paused, her emotions swiding within her.
I was a drawing that her sister, Seline, had made of their family of four.
On both sides of the drawing was a man and a woman who were clearly meant to be Samueland Marianne, There were two girls standing in the middle the taller one being herself, while the shorter one was Seline.
She stared at the drawing for quite some time as her eyes filled with mixed emotions. She stood there silently, lost in thought
After a long time, she rolled up the drawing and placed it in a storage box.
Once she finished her makeup, she went downstairs to join her family as they went over to the Jacobson residence,
She wore a long–sleeved almond–colored dress with a pair of white high–heels. The outfit made her look elegant and poised, the kinded look that would please the older people at the banquet.
Selime wore a red dress with her haired into a buns, adorned with strawberry–shaped hair clips. She looked adorable and festive.
Tessa and Seline walked in front, while Samuel and Marianne followed behind as they entered the Jacobson residence.
Stephen had come out personally to greet them.
Once they entered the villa, Stephen’s parents smiled as they came over to welcome them.
Standing beside Stephen’s parents was jacqueline, who chimed in with the polite pleasantries.
Tessa’s
swept over Jacqueline indifferently.
The dinner was lavish and had clearly been prepared with care as the table was filled with dishes Tessalved.
After the meal, both families gathered in the living room to discuss the details of the upcoming engagement.
In just a few days, Tessa and Stephen were set to be mgaged, but there were still a few details about the engagement party that they had to finalize.
Before Stephen’s grandfather, Ralph Jacobson, could speak, Stephen suddenly broke the silence. “Since everyone is here, there’s something I need to address.”
All eyes turned to him.
“Jacqueline, come here and apologize to Tessa,” Stephen said coldly
Jacqueline’s eyes widened in shock, and her lips began to terable.
Stephen’s grandmother, Howena Lancome, browned, her tone displeased “Stephen!”
Ignoring her, Stephien kept his eyes fixed on jacqueline, his gaze sharp and intimidating “I told you to apologize. Didn’t you hear me?
Sophia was visibly confused as she asked, “What’s going on here?
There was a chilling nder in Stephen’s voice as he looked at Jacqueline with a piercing gaze. “Why don’t you explain in everyone what happened at the equestrian center the other
Jacqueline paled as she turned to look at Rowena aggrievedly, “Grandma.
It was a misunderstanding.
Howmelt sorry for her and looked at Stephen with displeasure. “Stephen, Jacqueline has already told me about the incident at the equestrian center. It was a Don’t make things dicul for her.”
Tessa smirked faintly but said nothing when she heard Rowena’s words.
Samuel and Marlanne exchanged bewildered locks, completely confused about what had happened.
He turned to Tessa and whispered, “Why is the king Jacqueline to apologize to you? What did she do?
Tessa replied calmly, “Let’s hear what she has to say for herself first.”
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Stephen’s patience was running thin, and his expression grew colder. “Jacqueline, tell everyone exactly what happened at the equestrian center. I’ll tell them myself if you dare leave out any details.”
