His Unveiled Passion novel Chapter 122

"What did you just say?" Tessa asked.

She stared at Zachary with wide eyes that were filled with disbelief. Even her voice had risen higher.

Her reaction pleased Zachary greatly because it meant he had correctly guessed it. Tessa had no idea that Susan had been kidnapped as the Jacobsons had suppressed the news.

The revelation brought much joy to Zachary, who straightened his posture. At a frame of over five feet and nine inches, his height allowed him to tower over Tessa, adding to the imposing air he gave off.

Zachary's eyes were lightly deprecating as he said, "Did you really think that Stephen wouldn't develop feelings for a woman who pursued him for ten years? Heh. You're as naive as ever, Tessy. You don't understand the mind of a man at all."

Tessa's gaze was lowered to the ground. She didn't speak, making it hard to tell what was on her mind.

Zachary continued speaking, "Susan was taken away by the police on the day of your engagement. Later on, she told them that she was pregnant. She was kidnapped while she was on the way to the hospital for her check-up.

"Think carefully now. Who in Rivertown has the authority to forcefully take someone from police custody in broad daylight?"

The answer was obvious. The most powerful family in Rivertown was the Jacobsons. Tessa didn't want to think about the possibilities. Her heart was caught in her throat, resulting in her slightly trembling fingers.

It couldn't be… Stephen wouldn't do this! He told Tessa that she was the only one in his heart. Yet, his declaration couldn't explain the existence of the recordings that Zachary just played for her.

Tessa's heart was in chaos.

Zachary stayed quiet for the time being, allowing Tessa to stew in her turbulent thoughts. After a few minutes passed, he broke the silence. "Susan kidnapped your sister and tried to kill you. When she tried to stab you, Stephen took the blow in your stead. She had almost killed Stephen!