Always Been Yours

Chapter 1173 First Place

Alice nodded in agreement, and then she remembered something else. “I also have a surprise for you.” She smiled. “What is it?” Tessa asked curiously.

Alice gave her a cryptic answer, “You’ll see.” That stoked Tessa’s flame of curiosity.

When they were almost done with the tour, Alice took her to a room. “Sofia told me to keep this room for you. You can take a break in here when you get tired from practice.” Alice smiled. “She specifically told me to make sure you’re never exhausted. Sofia’s really nice to you. I’m very jealous,” she teased.

Tessa looked around the waiting room, and a surge of warmth welled up in her heart. “Thanks to the baby, I guess.” She rubbed her belly, a sweet smile curling her lips. She then gave Alice a look of gratitude. “You did a lot for us, Alice. Thank you. For everything.”

“It’s nothing. Not like I’m doing it for free. Sofia pays me a lot for this.” Alice winked cheekily. “But if you can convince her to increase my bonus, that’d be swell. Makes for better motivation,” she teased Tessa.

the place, and Tessa took a lot of pictures and shared them with Nicholas after

it’s nice too.” She told him everything

Sofia had done well. “She did well.” They made small talk,

seeing a client nearby.” Tessa happily agreed. The couple returned to Dynasty Gardens in

of the car, Andrew approached them, a smile hanging on his lips. “Sir,

eyes shone. Oh, that can only mean one thing. The calligraphy competition’s results are out.

entered, both of them stood up. “Mommy, Daddy, you’re back. We’ve been waiting.” The boy waddled over to his mother, excited. “Mr. Hall

excited he was. She

came back, but I’m sure I got first place.” Gregory raised his head