ready sitting there, chatting with Ethan like they were old friends. Emma's steps faltered for a moment as she

, her voice laced with a hint of sus

anding up and moving towards Emma. "Emm

said, extending her hand,

ed," Tessa said, a hint of je

n said smoothly, his arm slipping

inally relenting and shaking Emma's hand. "Nice to meet you

unningly beautiful, with her long red hair, piercing green eyes, and curves in all the ri

, Tessa?" Ethan asked, br

assing through town and thought I'd stop by to say hello.

essa a charming smile. "Stay for d

oment before finally no

like an outsider in her own home. She followed behind them silently,

her glamorous life as a fashion designer in Paris. Emma listened politely, but

ut not before giving Ethan a lingering hug and whis

to Ethan, her eyes blazing. "What

ll about?" Ethan

er voice rising. "She was pract

"You're cute whe

ma protested, but her

around her waist. "You have nothing to wor

he knew she had nothing to fear when it came to Ethan's loya

couldn't help but wonder what other surprises wer