His Unveiled Passion novel Chapter 445

Tessa gave a small nod. "Yeah."

"My family has the same idea. But you can relax. I have no intention of coming between you and Stephen. I'm just here to play along," Torin replied with a helpless smile.

"That makes things easier."

"I heard you started your own law firm," Torin continued. I thought we could connect and maybe become friends. The last time we met was a bit rushed. I did not get the chance to add you on WhatsApp."

It was a reasonable request. Tessa had no reason to refuse. They moved in the same circle, and adding each other was nothing out of the ordinary.

"Sure."

After they exchanged contact information and she tucked her phone away, Torin suddenly asked, "Ms. Yates, if you don't mind me asking… is your friend Sienna single?"

Tessa blinked in surprise. The shift in the conversation caught her off guard. Why was he suddenly asking about Sienna?

"She's single," Tessa answered.

Torin let out a soft breath of relief, the corners of his lips lifting into a smile.

Tessa eyed him curiously. "Are you interested in Sienna?"

"I actually met her years ago, back when I was in university," Torin replied.

The mention of Sienna softened his expression. Even his voice grew gentler.

"There was this one time when I went with Quentin to visit Henry. She had just gotten home from school. To be honest, I liked her from the moment I saw her. But she was still in high school then, so I kept those feelings to myself."

Tessa raised her brows, clearly surprised. "Love at first sight?"

Torin gave a small nod. "You could call it that. But I never confessed. She was too young back then, and it was not the right time. Now that I have returned and she's still single, I would like to give it a try."

Torin's eyebrows drew together slightly, though his tone stayed composed.

"You don't need to worry. I am not that kind of man. In all these years, I have only had one serious girlfriend."

Tessa's brows knitted faintly. "So let me get this straight. You had feelings for Sienna back then, but still managed to date someone else?"

"You are misunderstanding me, Ms. Yates," Torin replied patiently.

"I did like Sienna back then, but as I said, she was too young, and we did not see each other again for a long time. Over time, those feelings faded. When I met my ex, I was fully committed. I was not holding onto anyone else in my heart."

His tone was steady and sincere. "Ms. Yates, I am not the kind of man who plays games. I do not take relationships lightly."

Tessa's voice remained calm. "I was only asking. In the end, how Sienna feels is up to her. It is not my place to decide."