NovelUpdateChapter 39
Chapter 39
Tessa wondered if it would be inappropriate to enter at that moment.
From side, she heard Stephen's calm voice. "I'll call the mucse."
Jacqueline refused to let it go. She continued to whine, "No, | want you to feedyourself. Why won't you do it,
Stephen?"
Stephen gently replied, "Be good. You're not a child anymore. Besides, | have a girlfriend now. I'm about to get
engaged to Tess. We need to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings
Tessa's heart stirred slightly at his words. She hadn't expected Stephen to reject Jacqueline's request because of
her.
Jacqueline's tone shifted abruptly, losing its sweetness altogether. Her voice grew sharp as she retorted, "We
need to avoid misunderstandings, even as siblings? Does that mean Tessa is petty and narrow- minded?
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"She caused my accident. Now, instead of caring for me, you're refusing my request because of her?" Tessa
tumed and prepared to leave. She didn't want to force her way into such an uncomfortable situation. There was
no need to impose when Jacqueline clearly didn't want her there.
Stephen's voice carried a hint of anger. "Jacqueline, I've told you before. Tessa is going to be your sister- in-law in
the future. You need to treat her with respect." At that exact moment, a nurse approached the hospital ward with
an IV bag. Seeing Tessa at the door, the nurse paused and said, "Excuse me, could you please letthough?
Both Stephen and Jacquline turned toward the doorway at the nurse's voice. They finally noticed Tessa standing
there.
the room.
Tessa sighed softly and followed the nurse into th
Jacqueline's eyes were filled with undisguised disdain when she saw Tessa. She demanded, "What are you doing
here?"
Stephen spoke nearly at the stime. "Tessa, you're here."
Unperturbed by the growing tension, the nurse set up the IV drip for Jacqueline, who stared at Tessa coldly. Her
hostile glare bore into Tessa like daggers,
Tessa met Jacqueline's glare without flinching and said, "Are you accusingof causing your accident?-
Jacqueline hadn't expected Tessa to remain calm and composed. She had hoped for Tessa to panic or feel
flustered after the incident.
Tessa's steady demeanor caught Jacqueline off guard. However, she maintained her composure,
She wasn't about to lose control of the narrative, so she avoided Tessa's question. Instead, she tumed to Stephen
with teary eyes and a pitiful expression.
"Stephen, | know | didn't leave a good impression on Tessa when we first met. That's why | wanted to spend time
with her today. | just wanted to get closer to her since she'll be my sister-in-law soon," Jacqueline cried.
Tears glistened in Jacqueline's eyes as she continued, "I thought asking her to teachhow to ride would help
bridge the gap between us. | didn't expect her to dislikeso much. When | wasn't paying attention, she
suddenly kicked the horse's side. It bolted like it had lost its mind! | was terrified." Jacqueline was a true
queen. She choked with sobs as she accused Tessa with her whole chest. "Tessa, | get that you don't like me. But
we don't have any grudges between us. Why would you do something so cruel to me?"
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When she was finished with her performance, Jacqueline subtly glanced at Stephen to see his reaction. Stephen's
brows furrowed slightly. However, his voice remained calm as he asked, "Tessa, what exactly happened at the
equestrian center this afternoon?"
Under the blanket, Jacqueline's uninjured hand clenched into a tight fist
She was furious that Stephen didn't believe her. Why was he being so gentle with Tessa?
When she was bullied back in middle school, Stephen had the bullies expelled
In high school, he ensured that the delinquents who harassed her were beaten until they ended up in the
hospital.
In university, a stalker had followed and photographed her. Stephen had someone cripple the man's hand.
Now, she laid in the hospital bed with injuries all over her. This time, however, Stephen didn't immediately take
her side. Instead, he calmly checked with Tessa for her side of the story.
Stephen's reaction caused jealousy to flare within Jacqueline like wildfire. She wanted to lunge at Tessa and beat
her up where she stood.
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