Chapter 273

"Don't!" Tiffany panicked, giving in hastily. Saying it over the phone was tough enough. But saying it face-to-face… She'd rather be spared! "Okay, okay, I'll say it," Tiffany admitted, fear creeping into her voice. "Good," Vincent assured her, his tone serious. "I'm all ears this time." Vincent held his breath on the other end. Tiffany glanced down, her spare hand nervously squeezing a toothpaste tube, shifting it back and forth. At last, she murmured, "I... I miss you, Vincent." "I miss you too," Vincent replied, satisfaction evident in his voice. … Tiffany lingered in the bathroom for a full 40 minutes before finally emerging. When she stepped out, her face still carried a lingering warmth. Her cheeks were adorned with a gentle blush. She grabbed her breakfast and settled into a chair to eat. Teresa scrutinized Tiffany's face intently, studying it for a long while. Tiffany began to feel uneasy under her sister’s gaze until Teresa finally asked, "Vincent didn't give yo