Nadine turned toward the sound.
By the door stood a woman in a plain nightgown, her face still carrying a trace of sadness.
Finn’s eyes narrowed as he forced out her name. “Tess?”
“Just walking by. Don’t mind me.”
Tess gave a polite smile and turned to leave.
“Tess!”
Something about how calm she was made Finn panic a little. He quickly reached out and grabbed her arm.
“Let go of me.”
Tess stared coldly at his hand, her voice cool and firm.
But it was exactly that quiet calm that made Finn’s heart beat faster.
“The Lock Group is in serious trouble. Nadine was just giving me an update,” he blurted.
“Why are you telling me that?”
Tess turned back, her eyes meeting his like she truly didn’t get it.
Finn froze.
Her face was unreadable as she glanced at them.
But he suddenly felt like he’d lost something.
Since Tess got out of prison, Finn had sensed her pulling further and further away. Now, staring at her cool expression, it finally sank in.
Did she not love him anymore?
His lashes twitched. He used to hate how clingy she was. But now that she’d let go, all he felt was panic.
“You’re my wife,” he said, locking eyes with her.
Nadine’s heart sank like a stone. The word “wife” hit her hard.
She had no right to say anything, but it didn’t stop her from curling her fists, her eyes burning with jealousy.
But she quickly masked it and said, “Tess, don’t misunderstand. We were just talking about work. Finn’s been under a lot of pressure at the office. As his wife, you should try to understand him more.”
Nadine forced an understanding smile.
But Tess didn’t even look at her.
“That title means nothing to me now.”
Her voice was soft, almost like a breeze disappearing into the dark.
With that, she turned around and left resolutely, disappearing into the night.
Finn’s lips parted, but nothing came out. Every word got stuck in his throat.
Nadine quickly covered the flicker of satisfaction in her eyes and put on a worried look.


Tess didn’t want to disturb Layla either, so even though she didn’t want to see him, she still opened the door.
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