Chapter 100

Zachary muttered softly, "Discharged so quickly? Tough life, indeed." Zion guessed that man was probably Tessa's fiance. Zachary opened the car door and got out, walking toward Tessa. … Stephen was discharged after a week. During the week in the hospital, he had been under Tessa's strict supervision, eating light and bland meals every day. Initially, he didn't mind, but having to eat those plain dishes at every meal was wearing him out. After much persuasion and pleading, Tessa finally agreed to improve their meal by eating out. Thus, Tessa brought him to a restaurant in the bustling heart of the city. It was a well-known establishment in Rivertown, a place where both Stephen and Tessa had grown up eating. It was peak dining hour, and the hall was packed to full capacity. A long line of people waited outside for their turn. Tessa had made a reservation in advance. She scanned a code at the entrance and was about to follow the server inside when somebody called out to her. "