Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 239

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Connor glanced at Tess, worried. But when he saw how calm she looked, he hid his nerves.

“What’s going on?”

Finn’s voice was deep and rough. He didn’t sound angry, but there was something in his tone that made people stand straighter.

His cold gaze swept over everyone. Hudson finally stepped forward, rubbing his nose, and awkwardly explained.

“I … I just can’t accept this. Tess is still your wife, and yet she’s out here acting so close with another man. What will people think?”

Nadine bit her lip, her cheeks turning pink.

Finn’s eyes shifted toward Tess and Connor, standing side by side, with a little girl between them. For a moment, the three of them looked almost like a family.

Something in Finn’s chest tightened.

“Tess,” he said, his voice cool, “Nadine’s right. Why did you slap her?”

Finn stared at Tess.

Nadine’s heart leapt at his words. She looked up at him with teary, soft eyes. Then she gave a glance toward the photographers she had arranged earlier.

They had only been here to take staged pictures for a press release, but running into Tess was an unexpected gift.

Nadine’s lips curved ever so slightly.

“I slapped her because I felt like it,” Tess said flatly, crossing her arms. “If she doesn’t want to get slapped, she should stay out of my way.”

The words were short and sharp, leaving no room for argument. Only Tess herself knew her fingers were trembling.

Yes, Nadine was right–I hit her. Does that make me the unreasonable one? Tess gave a cold laugh in her mind, though her eyes held a brief flicker of sadness.

Finn hadn’t expected that answer. He looked at her like he was seeing a stranger.

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Connor, on the other hand, let out a quiet laugh at Tess’s boldness. But when his eyes moved to Finn and Nadine, the humor faded.

“Mr. Lock,” Connor said, his tone calm but carrying authority, “Ms. Ember accused with no proof. How is that Tess’s fault?”

Tess’s façade of toughness wavered for just a second at Connor’s voice.

“Why are you here with him?” Finn asked suddenly, changing the subject.

Nadine blinked, caught off guard. She looked up, only to see Finn’s sharp jaw and cold expression.

Tess raised an eyebrow. “Why does it matter to you? Even if we’re married, you have no right to control what I do.”

Her indifference only made Finn’s irritation grow.

“Mr. Lock, are we starting yet?”

Zane’s voice came from the entrance. He’d had to park farther away and walk in. As soon as he stepped inside, he noticed the reporters gathered at the gate, all watching something in the courtyard with curiosity.

When Zane saw who was inside, his stomach dropped.

Mrs. Lock? And she’s here with Mr. Hale–the one Mr. Lock can’t stand right now?

A chill ran down his spine.

“Looks like you’re busy, Mr. Lock,” Connor said smoothly. “Tess and I will be on our way.”

Tess turned to leave, clearly done with the drama.

Nadine gritted her teeth. Her cheek still stung from the slap, but she had no choice but to swallow her anger.

Zane hurried to smooth things over. “Right, Mr. Lock, the reporters outside have been waiting a while.”

At that, Nadine quickly pulled out a compact mirror and powder puff. She patted her face, covering the red mark. Then she glanced up at Finn with a pitiful expression.

Finn only gave her a brief, unreadable look and said nothing.

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