Always Been Yours

The quests were a little disappointed by that. Of course, the competition among the guests didn’t escape Tessa and Nicholas’ eyes. That made Tessa a little uncomfortable.

Nicholas immediately noticed her mood and asked concernedly, “What’s wrong? Are you tired?”

“It’s not that. I just feel that these people are too eager. It’s Gordon’s baby shower today. I’m happy that they came and even prepared presents for him, but I don’t care if the presents are expensive. It’s the thought that counts. It feels like they were competing with each other using those very same presents.”

Tessa expressed her thoughts softly, “The way that they’re trying to earn our favor doesn’t exactly make me happy.” Nicholas only felt that she was adorably straightforward as he gazed at the undisguised displeasure on her face..

“It’s okay. If you don’t like that, we’ll just ignore. them. I’ll introduce you to my friends.” Then, he pushed her toward his friends while giving Edward a look.

Edward understood Nicholas’ hint and stepped forward to block the guests that wanted to chat them up.

Soon, Tessa was introduced to Nicholas’ friends, and Ashton was among them. She slowly relaxed under their interesting and humorous conversations.

the competition continued at the banquet, but it wasn’t

the other end, Sofia took a look at the time and directed people to the side of the stage

beautiful majestic music soon reverberated in the banquet hall. Everyone was

applause greeted the performers. Next up was Gregory’s turn. He carried the violin and regally

as impressive and beautiful as Uncle Marjorie’s performance, I want to dedicate this song to Mommy

stage. His innocent smile melted the hearts of many guests as well as Tessa, as she watched

started

rest, he still learned under Tessa and

the audience

continued. Tessa felt her fingers twitch in want as she watched her seniors pour

evoked the long- suppressed desire due to not

caught onto her expression and chuckled, “You want to play