His Unveiled Passion novel Chapter 6

Tessa looked up at Zachary with confusion in her eyes, asking, "What?"

Zachary figured she was probably still upset and didn't want to give him the gift just yet. That was fine; he could offer her a way out first. Gently, he said, "I'm sorry about my tone earlier at the shop. Don't be mad, okay?"

That should be enough, right?

She sighed and looked up at him. With a serious expression, she replied, "I'm not mad."

He dismissed her words. "You don't mean it."

"Think whatever you want," Tessa replied.

Zachary instantly grew impatient at her response. "Tessa, I've already apologized. What more do you want from me?"

Tessa continued with her packing. Then, she said flatly, "I don't need your apology."

Zachary stared unblinkingly at her for a while. A moment later, he asked uneasily, "What about the gift?"

Tessa turned to look at him. "What gift?"

"Zion said he saw you buying a watch for me," Zachary elaborated. "Didn't you get it to say sorry? I'm back now, so why aren't you ready to bring it out?"

Tessa was about to say it wasn't for him, but he continued speaking, ignoring her, "That's enough. It won't be fun if you keep making a fuss."

She suddenly laughed after hearing that.

Frowning, he asked, "What are you laughing about?"

"Whatever you just said is hilarious," Tessa replied, meeting his gaze. Then, she added, "I did buy a watch, but it isn't for you. I don't think I did anything wrong, so why should I apologize to you?"

"It wasn't for me? Then, who did you get it for?" Zachary's eyes flared with anger, and he clenched his fist subconsciously.

"It's none of your business," she responded nonchalantly.

"None of my business?" Zachary was furious. "I'm your boyfriend! How is it not my business when you are buying gifts for another man?"

Compared to his anger, she was much calmer.

She looked at Zachary in amusement, querying, "Aren't you Wendy's boyfriend?"

Zachary explained instinctively, "Wendy and I aren't in that kind of relationship."

His tone was much quieter than when he had accused her earlier, and his explanation also lacked conviction due to his guilt. The relationship he had with Wendy was better described as an affair rather than a romantic one.

They had already crossed the line—doing things they shouldn't have when Tessa was still officially his girlfriend.

He liked Wendy for her outgoing and bold, flirtatious nature. Yet, he also liked Tessa for her beauty and gentle, considerate personality.

Zachary didn't want to tell Tessa just yet that he and Wendy had already gotten together.

He tried to explain again. "My mom indeed had me go ring shopping with Wendy today, but the ring wasn't for Wendy. We were only there to help my mom get one since she bought a new dress. She said she didn't have any matching jewelry to go with it."

He continued, "She said Wendy has good taste and knows how to match things together. She asked me to take her along. We weren't there just for rings.

"We looked at necklaces, earrings, and bracelets as well. All of these need to be carefully chosen to match her new dress as a set. I know you misunderstood, but I was upset at the time and didn't explain on purpose. I was just trying to make you jealous."

"Jealous?" Tessa's eyes were icy. "You're aware I would get jealous?"

"I'm sorry, Tessa…" he muttered.

She replied coldly, "I hear your apology, but I won't accept it. The gift was definitely not for you."

Zachary's voice suddenly rose several notches. "Then, who was it for?"

"My fiancé," came Tessa's elaboration.

"Heh, you'll truly say anything to force me into marriage, won't you?" Ridicule filled his eyes. "You're implying I have to agree to marry you and be your fiancé before you'll give me the gift. Then, you'll forgive me, right?"