A Love as Restless as the Wind novel Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Te didn’t want to stay there any longer. She tumed and walked toward the backyard pool. The night breeze was cool. She had barely sat down by the pool when Tank followed her out.

“Mrs. Jones, “Tania said, gently rubbing her swollen belly. She smiled sweetly as she said, “Mr. Jones said that once the baby’s bom, he’s buying mea villa at Novena Hill. Oh, and do you know why Mr. Jones lost control and slept with me that night after he was drugged?” She leaned in close to Tessa’s ear

“was wearing one of your favorite white dresses in the exact same style. He mistook me for you. So, I should be thanking you. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have all this

Tessa slowly tumed her head and was just about to say something when Tania suddenly fell headfirst into the pool, sending up a huge wave of water.

“Help! My bal! she panicked and screamed sharply as she flailed in the water.

By the time everyone rushed over, they saw Tania thrashing in the pool, and Tessa standing at the edge, expressionless,

Chaos erupted in the Jones residence.

Cliftond jumped in to poll Tania out, but before he could get to her, Isabelle slapped Tessa across the face. “You disgrace! Apologize to Tamil

Tessa’s head snapped to the side from the blow, a thin trickle of blood appearing at the comer of her mouth. She slowly tumed back, then suddenly smiled. “Fice

And with that, she grabbed the fully soaked Tania, who had just been pulled from the pool, and shoved her right back in.

Isabelle let out a bloodcurdling scream.

Tessa yanked the emerald bracelet–the heirloom of the Jones family that Isabelle had personally placed on her the day she married–off hur wrist and hurled it to the ground. The bracelet shattered into several pieces, glittering coldly in the moonlight.

As she turned to leave, she heard Clifford shout her name behind her indisbelief. But this time, she didn’t lookback

She had barely gotten home when the front door was flung open..

Clifford stormed in, soaked from head to toe. His suit jacket was drenched, water dripping from his hair. He had clearly rushed over without hesitation. He was out of breath his eyes swirling with a storm of emotions–anger, desperation, and panic.

“I didn’t do anything wrong.” Tessa stared at him coldly. “But if you think I owe you an apology, then let’s get a divorce.

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The second Clifford heard her say “divorce“, all color drained from his face. “Don’t say that” nervously rushed forward and pulled her into his ams. “You know damn well that divorce would all me!

She looked up at his red–rimmed eyes and suddenly found it ridiculous. “What about me?” she asked quietly, “Clifford, did you ever think about my life?”

He froze.

“I know you’re uncomfortable with Tania and the baby, but Grandma threatened me with her life, and Tania’s my savior. How could I force her to get an abortion?” His voice was raspy. “Tess, please try to understand where I’m coming from, just this once.”

His mouth opened, like he wanted to say something, but in the end, he just held her tighter “lay, okay,” he murmured, gently rubbing her back like she was just being difficult.

Lying in his arms, breathing in the familiar scent of firon his skin, she suddenly felt exhausted. His embrace was still warm, and his heartbeat was still steady, but her heart was growing colder and colder.

One moming, he suddenly pulled out a gold–embossed invitation, his eyes lighting up like he was a teenager again. “Tess, today’s the school’s centennial celebration. Some of our old classmates are getting together for in

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