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.

competition continued at the banquet, but it wasn’t happening within Tessa’s line of

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

performance by Tessa’s seniors, and the beautiful majestic music

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

beautiful as Uncle Marjorie’s performance, I want to dedicate this song to Mommy and my little brother. I hope that

beneath the stage. His innocent smile melted the hearts of many

started

still learned under Tessa and Sofia. So, his playing was

and the audience threw an endless stream of compliments

her fingers twitch in want as she watched her seniors pour their hearts and emotions

for someone who loves the violin as she did, it suddenly evoked the long- suppressed desire due to not

her expression and chuckled, “You want to play the violin?” “Yes Tessa didn’t deny