Chapter 429

The haunted house was dimly lit with eerie red lights hanging overhead. Creepy music assailed their ears from hidden speakers, sending chills down their spines. Tessa and Stephen were walking down the path together. In the beginning, Tessa was only slightly scared and wasn't as terrified as Quentin. However, her bravery was scattered to the wind when a ghost suddenly fell upon them. The ghost was wearing a wedding dress, and her hair was a mess. Her face was a deathly shade of white, and tears of blood rolled down her cheeks. The ghost hovered midair, her dull eyes locking with Tessa's. Tessa screamed and instinctively threw herself into Stephen's arms. Stephen swatted the ghost away and wrapped his arms around Tessa. Then, he gently comforted her, saying softly, "It's alright, Tess. It's not real. It's just a prop." The ghost wasn't even human. Tessa remained in Stephen's embrace, trembling in fear. Stephen continued to hug her, softly patting her back. He soothed her frayed