Chapter 331
Chapter 331:
Gabriela shot back, her voice steely, “She could skip the business trip if you insist — but if she does, she’ll be jeopardizing a critical deal. She might as well wait for the company to fire her p>
Raven’s mind raced with quick calculations. Without Tessa’s generous salary, what would keep their household afloat? She gave a sharp, dismissive snort. “If your job requires you to go on a business trip, then leave — but don’t drag your feet about it p>
Gabriela slipped an arm around Tessa and urged her inside to pack her things.
Within the cramped apartment, several relatives sprawled lazily across the worn sofa, their eyes glued to glowing phone screens. They scrolled, chuckled, and exchanged gossip, yet not one of them had thought to cook a meal or step out for groceries. They were clearly waiting for Tessa to return and shoulder it all for them.
A wave of fury surged through Gabriela, and she didn’t bother with pleasantries. She hastily stuffed a few clothes into a bag and swept Tessa out the door.
Once they were back in the taxi, Tessa turned toward Gabriela. “Why did you make up that story, Gabriela p>
Gabriela’s voice dropped to a gentle murmur. “You just lost your baby — you need to heal. I can’t see a single decent thing about your in-laws. Why do you let yourself be tormented like this p>
Tessa, a graduate of a top university and the head of the executive office, was Wesley’s most trusted aide. With bonuses, her salary exceeded a million a year. How could a woman with such education and success be brought so low by her in-laws?
Tears brimmed in Tessa’s reddened eyes. “Please… don’t ask me anymore p>
Every family bore its own share of hardships, and Gabriela decided not to dig deeper into Tessa’s misery.
She leaned closer, her voice soft yet firm. “Why don’t you come stay with me for now? Whatever storms you’re facing, your health has to come first. If you don’t treasure yourself, no one else ever will p>
𝖳𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘴𝖺𝗻𝗱𝗌 𝗈𝗳 𝗋еa𝖽𝖾𝗿ѕ 𝗈𝗇
Those gentle words shattered what little strength Tessa had left. Her eyes blurred with fresh tears. It had been so long since anyone had spoken to her with genuine care. Through choked sobs, she managed to whisper, “Thank you… truly, thank you p>
Finally, Tessa agreed to leave everything behind — at least for the moment — and stay with Gabriela.
Once they arrived at Gabriela’s place, she quietly told Ken and Farley that Tessa wasn’t doing well and asked them to keep an eye on her. They both nodded in agreement without a second thought.
After preparing a guest room and waiting until Tessa had gone inside, Farley finally turned toward Gabriela. “So, what did the doctor say?” he asked.