Chapter 472

Tessa and Marissa leaned against the railing near the side of the boat, enjoying the ocean breeze. Marissa raised her wine glass and clinked it lightly against Tessa's, the sound reverberating clear and bright around them. The salty breeze had messed up their hair by now. Marissa swallowed another gulp of her red wine. She had drunk quite a bit tonight and was already slightly tipsy. Her face was flushed as she tapped Tessa's shoulder. "Tessa, I'm really sorry about what happened during the day. Summer intentionally left a mark on the card before she dealt it to me. I truly had no idea what she was planning." Tessa took a sip of her wine and smiled at her. "To be honest with you, I did suspect you for a brief moment. However, you've dispelled all my suspicions with your declaration earlier. I trust you." "I knew it," Marissa said with a grin. The birthday party had reached its end. Most of the guests had returned to their quarters for the night. Only the sounds of the crashin