Chapter 240

The camellias in the garden emitted a faint fragrance, while the cold wind brought in drifting snow. Snowflakes landed on Tessa's hair, melting almost instantly upon contact. She was unsteady on her feet in the biting cold wind. Her cold hadn't fully passed, and she had been standing outside for a while now. As a result, her head was throbbing again. Hearing Stephen's response, Tessa blinked away the sadness in her eyes. She looked at him and said softly, "Alright. Just remember to take it off next time." Stephen felt a tightness in his chest. Her voice was heartbreaking, and he could hear the struggle in her tone as she fought to hold back her tears. Tessa continued, "I get it. When people love someone, they mean it. But when they fall out of love, they mean that too." That sent a chill down Stephen's spine. Tessa seemed to have come to terms with her rough life. There was a quiet sorrow behind the calmness in her eyes. She said, "I admit that I couldn't accept it at first.