Always Been Yours

Chapter 220

Gregory opened his mouth and swallowed his questions. Then, he answered honestly, “Nobody. I sneaked out and came here.”

Upon hearing those words, Tessa was shocked, and her expression immediately darkened in response. “Do you know how dangerous it is for you to run out on your own!? There are many human traffickers out there who specialize in kidnapping children like you!”

He blinked aggrievedly. “I know I was wrong. I should not have made you worry, and I won’t do it again. But, can you please don’t refuse to meet me? Miss Tessa, I miss you. You said you are not free, so I came to visit you on my own. You can do whatever you want, and I’ll just watch from the side. I promise I won’t disturb you.”

His words rendered her speechless for a moment. She was not busy. Rather, her unemployed self was very free. She had so much time on her hands that it was driving her crazy! The only reason she said that was as a perfunctory answer to his question earlier. It never occurred to her that he would run here on his own because of something she said.

I wonder if Nicholas knows that this child snuck out on his own. The villa is very far from here. Won’t he search around like crazy once he discovers that Greg is missing? Sighing, she poured a glass of juice for him and spoke in a lukewarm manner. “Stay here. I’m going to my room. I’ll come and keep you company in a short while.”

him. It was clear that her attitude toward him had changed. He watched silently as she returned to her room and closed the door behind her, cutting off

out her phone. She took a few deep breaths

long for Nicholas to answer the phone. His cold

should come and pick him up.” She immediately ended the call after

the minute. He keeps sneaking out of the house. Not to mention, he agreed that he would not disturb Tessa, only to

was certain that something was wrong with Tessa’s attitude. She used to be so nice to Greg. It didn’t look like she was just acting nice. Besides, it’s beneficial for Timothy’s company if she builds up a relationship with the Sawyer Family. Why is she pulling away all of a sudden? No, that’s not right. Her words might be firm and cold, but they were also a little strange. It gives off the feeling… that she is forcing herself to do this. Why does she have

about leaving Gregory in her care. Before leaving the company, he instructed Edward, “Investigate who Tessa

accustomed to the concern that Nicholas showed Tessa. Thus, he hurriedly nodded. “Will

He looked at Gregory, who was sitting on the sofa dejectedly, and his expression involuntarily darkened. Even so, it