Chapter 41

The next day, Snowflake's test results were in. All his indicators came back normal. That said, an injury had been found on Snowflake's neck. Preliminary results showed that it was a scratch caused by a needle. The location of the wound could only have been inflicted by someone riding on the horse's back. Once Stephen learned the truth, he never visited Jacqueline in the hospital again. The Jacobson family had arranged for a private caregiver to tend to Jacqueline instead. The housekeeper also delivered her meals punctually three times a day. Meanwhile, Stephen stayed by Tessa's side. He accompanied her as she tried on engagement dresses, selected jewelry, and discussed the details of their engagement party together. No matter how much Jacqueline tried to act out, Stephen never set foot in the hospital again. Tessa initially thought that Jacqueline's incident might delay her engagement to Stephen. Yet, to her surprise, Jacqueline's plan backfired spectacularly. Instead of dri