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Chapter 1403 Concern
Moved by Tessa's understanding, Nicholas' heart melted. Words couldn't describe how he
felt.
They chatted for a while, and then someone knocked on the door. "Master Nicholas, is the
madam awake? Her soup is ready."
"Take it here. She's awake." Nicholas held Tessa in his embrace.
A while later, Andrew came in with the servant. Nicholas took the soup and fed Tessa
himself.
She sipped on it and looked at him. "Have you had dinner?"
"I will, once you finish yours." Nicholas ladled some soup.
Tessa didn't eat but pushed the spoon toward him. "We'll finish this together. I can't do it
on my own."
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNoticing the determination in her eyes, Nicholas agreed. Then, they finished the soup
together, the scene of which was romantic. After a while, Nicholas summoned a servant
and told her to clear things up, then he made sure Tessa took her pills. He asked, "Do you
want to sleep?"
"No. I slept for the whole afternoon. Let's just talk." Tessa patted the space beside her and
smiled at Nicholas.
Nicholas wouldn't refuse this invitation.
Gregory showed up a while later. "You're awake, Mommy. Mr. Andrew said so. Do you feel
better now?" He jumped onto the bed, his eyes filled with concern.
Tessa patted his head and said gently. "Yes. Thank you, Greg."
The boy heaved a sigh of relief, but the next second, he tensed up and sternly said,
"Good. Now take care of yourself, Mommy. Don't push yourself."
Tessa was amused, and she nodded.
Gregory turned to his father. "Since Mommy's sick, can you tell me a bedtime story
tonight, Daddy?"
Nicholas nodded and went to Gregory's room. He tucked the boy in and told a bedtime
story to him. Eventually, Gregory closed his eyes, drifting to sleep. His mouth was open
slightly and a smile curled his lips.
Nicholas stopped telling the story and stood up. Carefully, he tucked the boy in more and
backed out of the room. When he came back to the main bedroom, the lights were still on,
but Tessa was already asleep. He came to the bed and smiled gently at Tessa. Then, he
took his clothes off and pulled Tessa into his embrace. "Good night." A kiss landed on
Tessa's forehead.
He switched off the lights. Silvery moonlight shone upon the couple from the window,
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmkeeping them safe.
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Tessa woke up feeling refreshed the next morning.
However, Nicholas was still worried. "How do you feel? Still dizzy?"
"No. Don't worry." Tessa smiled and told Nicholas to wash up.
They went downstairs. Gregory had woken up. Seeing his mother coming down, he quickly
approached her. "Are you alright now, Mommy?"
"Yes. Thank you, Greg." Tessa picked the boy up and gave him a kiss.
Gregory hopped around happily, and the family had a cheerful breakfast. After that, it was
time for Nicholas to go to work. Before he left, Nicholas hugged Tessa. "You don't have to
take my meals to me anymore. Edward will make the orders for me."
"Alright, but be sure to eat. I'll call Edward to check in." Tessa didn't refuse. She knew
Nicholas only did that because he was worried about her. If she were to fall sick again,
Nicholas would push all work aside just to take care of her.
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