Chapter 385
Chapter 385:
Loretta’s face brightened with genuine warmth. “You must be Tessa? Your baby is so cute p>
Tessa forced a smile. “Thank you, Loretta p>
Loretta launched into an interrogation — was Tessa struggling with difficulties that forced her to leave the child with Gabriela? If problems existed, she should definitely approach Wesley, who would surely assist employees in need.
Loretta pressed further about Tessa’s family situation.
Sweat beaded on Tessa’s forehead as she scrambled for answers. Finally, she fabricated a story about a sick family member who refused hospitalization — she couldn’t risk exposing the baby to illness, which explained Gabriela’s temporary guardianship.
Only then did Loretta’s maternal inquisition cease.
Tessa and Aubrey declined dinner invitations, deposited the bag, and fled into the evening.
Outside the villa, Aubrey leaned close to whisper, “Tessa, why are Mr. Moss’s grandmother and housekeeper living at Gabriela’s place p>
Tessa harbored her own theories, but her position as chief assistant had taught her discretion.
She lowered her voice to barely a whisper. “The boss’s personal life isn’t our territory p>
Rеa𝘥 𝗐𝘪t𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪n𝘁𝘦𝗋𝗿𝘶𝗽𝗍𝘪o𝗻𝘴 𝗼ո ѕ.со𝘮
Aubrey’s shoulders sagged. “I’m not trying to pry — I’m worried about Gabriela. She never breathes a word about the father, and you can’t shield her indefinitely. That child is growing older every day, and honestly? I’m terrified for her future p>
Wesley’s expression when he’d handed over the gift bag flashed through Tessa’s mind. Now, his family was comfortably settled in Gabriela’s home… The pieces clicked together with startling clarity — she felt the weight of a monumental secret settling in her chest.
Tessa steadied her trembling hands. “Right now, we just play along with Gabriela’s cover story. How things turn out in the future is not our concern p>
Aubrey’s head bobbed slowly. “You’re absolutely right p>
After Tessa and Aubrey disappeared into the night, Loretta’s confusion deepened.
Truett seemed utterly indifferent to Tessa’s presence.
When Gabriela returned from work each evening, he transformed into a magnet — reaching, grasping, demanding her constant attention.
The desperate clinging reminded Loretta of Wesley’s childhood attachment to his own mother.
Yet when Tessa appeared, Truett contentedly entertained himself by tugging Gabriela’s hair, never once acknowledging the woman supposedly his mother.
Had he spent so much time with Gabriela that he’d forgotten his own parent?
Loretta wrestled with this puzzle when Miriam’s startled gasp cut through her thoughts. “Wait — isn’t this Mr. Moss’s WhatsApp account p>
Loretta scrambled closer to look.
Gabriela’s phone displayed a fresh message from “NotASaunders”: “Can’t sleep. Read to me p>
Months of manipulation had finally shattered Gabriela’s patience. Ignoring her audience completely, she fired back the question that had been burning inside her. “Who exactly are you p>
Miriam caught sight of Gabriela’s thunderous expression, then saw the username on the screen. Recognition dawned immediately.
Gabriela spun around, disbelief written across her features. “Miriam, you’re telling me this WhatsApp account belongs to Mr. Moss p>
“Absolutely. When he switched the username to ‘NotASaunders,’ Mrs. Larson and I spent weeks scratching our heads over it. His contact list seemed limited to just us two. I never imagined you’d be connected as well p>
Miriam reached for Gabriela’s phone, scanning the confrontational message she’d just sent. “You typically message his secondary WhatsApp account — the one he uses for business contacts and staff — is that right? That would explain the confusion p>
Then Miriam’s brow furrowed as realization struck. “Hold on — if you didn’t know this was his account, how did you manage to connect with him here p>
The revelation left Gabriela stunned and speechless.