Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 84

Chapter 84 Tess’s New Place

Chapter 84 Tess’s New Place

Edith paused, her voice softening with a touch of nostalgia. “You remind me so much of my daughter.”

Tess blinked and met her gentle gaze.

In that moment, the guarded tension in her heart quietly began to dissipate.

“Big eyes, polite, and well–mannered,” Edith added with a fond smile, her eyes crinkling at the corners.

Tess couldn’t help but be drawn in by her warmth.

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It reminded her of her late grandmother–stern and strict most of the time, but always wearing a soft smile whenever she looked at Tess. Just like Edith now.

“Don’t worry about staying here. I’ve got more than enough empty rooms, and it’s not easy being a young mom. Picking out a good place for you was no trouble at all.

My daughter and granddaughter used to live here, so all the furniture for kids is already set up.”

She gave Tess‘ shoulder a gentle, reassuring pat, and the warmth of that simple touch chased away the last of the chill in her heart

“Alright, alright, don’t just stand there like a statue–go on in,” Edith chuckled, then leaned in to gently tease the baby in Tess‘

arms

“Little one’s probably starving by now, and her mama’s still in a daze?”

Tess quickly snapped out of her daze. After thanking Edith, she pulled a bottle and some formula from her suitcase to prepare breakfast for Layla.

Edith offered to hold the baby and rocked her with practiced ease.

Following Edith’s directions, Tess found her way into the kitchen.

It was still early, and the house was wrapped in peaceful quiet.

Sofi sunlight filtered through the window, and birds chirped as they fluttered through the yard outside.

As Edith hummed a lullaby, her gentle voice blended with the sound of warm water mixing with formula, creating a soothing harmony.

Tess felt an unusual sense of calm, as if her heart had been wrapped in something warm and safe.

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When she placed the bottle near Layla’s mouth, the baby latched on eagerly, her little eyes squinting in delight as she drank.

This little girl’s just like her mom–so pretty,” Edith said as her face glowed with affection.

Tess blushed shyly at the compliment.

“Oh my, I nearly forgot—I’ve got more tenants coming to view another unit today,” Edith said while glancing at the wall clock. She then carefully handed Layla back to Tess.

Tess nodded her thanks, not wanting to keep her any longer.

Edith hurried off, and her figure soon disappeared.

Tess gently closed the door behind her and began unpacking her suitcase,

But despite what she’d said. Edith didn’t head straight to the main hall. She stopped quietly at a corner of the hallway and glanced toward Tess’s unit.

Then she pulled out her phone and made a call.

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Chapter 84 Tess’s New Place

A deep voice came through almost immediately. “How did it go?”

It was Zane.

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Finn gave a small nod of approval.

Knock, knock

Someone knocked on the office door.

Zane paused, then looked at Finn. At his signal, Zane walked over and opened it.

Nadine stood on the other side with tears brimming in her eyes.

Zane’s hand twitched slightly.

What worr

“Ms. Nadine, is there something you need? Mr. Lock is busy,” he said, quickly slipping into a polite, professional tone.

Nadine ignored him completely. Her eyes went straight to Finn, who was still looking down at his desk. With a voice full of sorrow and longing, she called out softly, “Finn!”

Zane felt his scalp single as Finn ser his pen down.

“What is it? Finn asked, finally looking up.

His gaze was sharp and cold.

Nadine flinched slightly at his tone, but quickly composed herself, putting on a pitiful expression. “I heard that you allowe

Chapter 84 Tess’s New Place

Tess to spend the night at Evermount Villa.”

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