Chapter 114

As soon as the car came to a stop, Jacqueline came running over with a bright smile on her face, reaching for Stephen's arm. Stephen smoothly sidestepped her without a word. She froze for a second, but quickly recovered with a sweet smile like nothing happened. "Steve, you're here." Stephen responded flatly with a noncommittal hum. When Jacqueline turned to look at Tessa, the smile on her face faded slightly. Her tone was polite but distant as she called, "Tessa." Tessa gave a faint nod in response. Behind Jacqueline were two unfamiliar women, one on each side. She introduced them with a smile. "These are my friends, Estelle Green and Bailey Thompson. "Oh, right. Bailey brought someone new along too. Let me introduce him to you all." As she spoke, Jacqueline turned and called out behind her, "Zachary, they're all here." Zachary? Tessa's heart skipped a beat. There was no way. As soon as Jacqueline finished speaking, a person far too familiar to Tessa appeared before the gro