His Unveiled Passion novel Chapter 439

Tessa could tell that her face was as red as a tomato. It was as though her blood was scalding hot, ready to release some steam out of her pores. She felt as though she was completely enveloped in a wave of heat brought on by passion.

Stephen opened his eyes and loosened his hold on Tessa.

Tessa's breathing was still coming in soft pants as she looked at Stephen dazedly. His deep eyes felt like whirlpools, ready to draw her in and eat her whole.

His voice was low, carrying with it a hint of content and satisfaction. "You're right. It was sweet, but… you're far sweeter than the candy."

Tessa's face flushed further upon hearing his words.

…

Tessa lay in her bed after her shower that night. She was on an adrenaline high, unable to fall asleep.

Her time together with Stephen seemed to be playing in her mind on repeat.

They had kissed twice in just one day.

It felt like a dream.

It had been half a year since they broke up. Yet, so much had happened over the course of those six months.

Of course, she could tell that Stephen had feelings for her. However, she had been trying to stop herself from reciprocating.

Perhaps her iron hold on her emotions had gone slack because she was in Eraline, where no one knew who she was. Perhaps she was behaving this way because she did not have to worry about her father's opinions.

There was also a chance that the pain etched into her very soul was slowly fading away because of the tranquil scenery, allowing her a chance to finally breathe.

Suddenly, she couldn't resist giving up all control. She no longer wanted to shackle herself.

The walls she had built around her emotions were gone. Now, all the emotions she had been trying so hard to hold back were surging forth like an unstoppable tidal wave.

The embraces they had shared, the kisses under the gentle night breeze, the warm sensation pressing against her skin, and her pounding heart—all of it seemed to linger in her mind.

Although she and Stephen had reconciled, there was also the matter of her father's disapproval. She had no idea how to tell him about her decision.

After all, the whole family—she, Samuel, and Seline—had suffered because of the Jacobsons. They had nearly died because of James. Therefore, it was no wonder that Samuel was now strongly against her getting back together with Stephen.

When she thought of that, a sense of gloom slowly tainted the joy in her heart. She couldn't let her father know about her decision for now.

Meanwhile, Stephen felt as though he was floating on cloud nine.

The taste of that peach-flavored candy still lingered on his lips. It was so sweet that he knew he would remember this day forever.

After a shower, Stephen couldn't help but video call Tessa.

Tessa promptly answered the call.

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Tessa and Stephen explored Eraline's famed tourist attractions over the next three days.

They climbed up the snowy mountains together and held each other as they watched the sunset at the peak of the mountain.

They went horseback riding, racing across the vast grasslands.

They chased each other through the flower fields, laughing and shrieking with joy.

They shared a passionate kiss under the moonlit sky.

When they visited a village, they donned the village's traditional ethnic clothing, holding hands as they danced around a bonfire. They sang their heart away, giggling over missed steps and cracked voices.

The few days she had spent with Stephen in Eraline were some of the happiest and most carefree days she had experienced in a long, long time.

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Tessa threw herself back into her work almost instantly after she returned to Rivertown.

Stephen began visiting her at Everbright Law Group more frequently.

At one point, Marissa even ran into Stephen in the parking lot when she had decided to pay Tessa a visit at her law firm.