Chapter 193

In the evening, Tessa received a call from Samuel. "Tessa, it's Seline's birthday the day after tomorrow, which happens to be a Saturday. We've reserved a private room at a hotel restaurant for her birthday celebration. Make some time to come and have a meal with us." Tessa hesitated. She had promised Stephen that she wouldn't go out these next few days. She did want to attend Seline's birthday, but she simply couldn't. She couldn't risk her life because James was still out there. She had no idea what crazy things he might get up to. "I can't, Dad. I'm actually going out of town for a business trip on Saturday." Samuel didn't expect Tessa to refuse and was momentarily stunned. "What's so important? Can't you skip it? Or maybe have a colleague cover for you? You know how clingy Seline is. If you don't come to her birthday, she's going to cry again." He sighed. "Since she was kidnapped last time, her mental state hasn't been great. I took her to see a psychologist for a while, and