Always Been Yours (Tessa and Nicholas) novel Chapter 144

Chapter 144
Nicholas didn’t say anything as he drove Tessa and Timothy home. “If you need anything, just call me.”
Tessa nodded. “Thank you, President Sawyer.” With that, she entered the house without looking back.
Upon returning home, Tessa breathed a sign of relief and thought, That was close. Earlier, when she saw the look in Gregory’s eyes, she nearly relented and brought him home. Now, this outcome was pretty good.
She sighed, then smiled and said to Timothy, “It’s been a long time since I came back. Our own home is always the most comfortable.”
Not noticing anything strange, Timothy smiled. “You don’t say. You haven’t been home for so long that it’s starting to accumulate dust, yet you’re saying that it’s comfortable. Go outside and sit down. I’ll clean up the room for you.”
Tessa chuckled, then obediently sat aside. “It’s been a hard time for you, Tim. When I’ve recovered, I’ll cook a grand meal for you.”
“Since you’ve said that, you can’t go back on your word. You always lie to me,” Timothy responded with a laugh.
Tessa leaned against the sofa and smiled. “Okay. Thank you for being so kind, Tim. By then, I’ll cook whatever you want to eat. Do you want a full banquet like they had during the olden days?”.
Early the next morning, in the cafe, Stefania looked at Tessa. “Miss Reinhart, have you considered it?”
“I have,” Tessa answered.
Tessa had indeed thought about it all night since Stefania said that.
“So, have you decided to leave Greg, Miss Reinhart?” Stefania asked.
After she got to know that Tessa had been discharged from the hospital, but instead of following Nicholas and Gregory back to Dynasty Gardens, she returned to her own home, she already knew what Tessa’s decision was. She had been waiting for Tessa to contact her, then take the money and leave the Sawyer Family.
Tessa nodded without hesitation. “Yes, I’ll propose my resignation to President Sawyer. I won’t trouble you, Madam Sawyer.”
Stefania was right. Indeed, it wasn’t suitable for her to stay by Gregory’s side. He was unwilling to mix around with strangers and was too attached to her. This wouldn’t help Gregory’s growth. He must learn to have contact with the outside world while he was still young. The first step to take was for her to leave the child and give him the opportunity to mingle in the outside world.
Stefania smiled. “So, I guess you’re not a teacher anymore. On behalf of the Sawyer Family, I thank you for knowing what’s good. After you take the money, I’d like you to also keep your promise.”
Tessa interrupted her, her attitude indifferent. “Madam Sawyer, you should take back this check. I will only take the salary that belongs to me. I don’t want anything more. Besides, I was the one who lost Gregory, and I saved him willingly, not for any other purpose. This can’t be measured by money, and I don’t need any tokens of appreciation. With that, Tessa stood up, picked up her bag, and left the cafe.
After leaving the coffee shop, Tessa felt emptiness inside her. She took several deep breaths, trying to dispel the discomfort. But, after a few times, there was still no relief. Now, she really had to draw a line with Gregory…
In the past few days, she had been thinking about this matter, and now the dust had finally settled. Since it was her own decision, there was no need to hold on to the past. She could only hope that Gregory would thrive somewhere she couldn’t see. That was all.
After Tessa made those remarks and left, Stefania stayed seated for a while. This matter was solved so easily that she had yet to react. Tessa actually didn’t want money, and she took the initiative to leave Greg?
Stefania thought, Since she doesn’t want any compensation and offered to resign, then this matter can be regarded as completely solved. Soon afterward, she packed her things and left the cafe.
After she left, a woman emerged from the cubicle behind the seat where the two were talking. It was none other than Roselle.