All Chapters of Leaving You Bereft: Chapter 971 - Chapter 980

Burning with desire, Benedict moved to claim her, but Tessa resisted.She pressed against his chest, whispering, "There's half an hour left before you leave for the airport. Let's just talk for a bit. Doing too much… It'll tire us out."But he was caught up in the moment, kissing her recklessly. "It won't tire me. I'm perfectly fine."Of course, he was—strong and solid, like an ox. By contrast, Tessa was delicate, soft, and as light as a spring breeze.In the end, it took all their strength to get through it—intense, hurried, and over before they could catch their breath.Benedict pressed gentle kisses to her cheeks, still reluctant to let go. He tucked her under the covers, holding her close, pressed one last fierce kiss to her lips, and murmured, "I really have to go. Be good and wait for me—just another two weeks until filming wraps. After that, we won't be apart for so long."Tessa was exhausted, but she clung to him briefly, silent, resting against his chest, offering a wo

Tessa couldn't help but notice just how much Chelsea reminded her of herself.She watched Jareth quietly, noticing the gentle way he brushed Chelsea's hair aside. His gaze and movements were tender, and there was an unspoken depth in his expression.Gabriella knew a little about Tessa's past with Jareth.She couldn't help but worry. "That woman, Vivian, is going to have a hard time in the days ahead. A young woman who already has two children, compared to a college girl in the prime of her youth… Men naturally tend to prefer youth."Tessa gave a bitter smile. "Yes… Vivian is a good woman."Over the past six months, Vivian had tried attending a college program, but it quickly became clear that academic life wasn't for her.Last time, Benedict had recommended a renowned embroiderer for her to learn embroidery.Tessa suddenly remembered that every time she ran into Jareth at the Frey residence, Vivian was rarely by his side. Their relationship seemed genuinely strained, and she won

Vivian spoke softly. "I'm at Benedict's place. Darren and Tabitha are having a great time."On the other end of the line, Jareth frowned. "What are you doing there?"In his mind, it wasn't appropriate for a man and a woman to be alone together, even with the kids around. The thought instantly made him unhappy.Vivian quickly explained, "We ran into each other at the supermarket. Tessa's here, too."That eased Jareth's mind a little.…After hanging up, Vivian turned to Benedict and Tessa with an apologetic smile. "I need to go. Jareth happens to be nearby, and he'll be here in ten minutes."Darren and Tabitha weren't too thrilled about that.Especially Tabitha, who pouted. "Can't Daddy come a little later? He's always home so late, and even when he's back, he just stays in his study and doesn't play with us."Benedict frowned. "Is he really that inconsiderate?" He thought Jareth had always been a polite and thoughtful husband.Vivian looked uncomfortable. There were a lot of

The first time Stacy caused trouble was on Halloween.That day, the Frey family was having a get-together. It was late October, already pretty cold. With two kids around, Sapphire had the heater turned on.The villa felt cozy and warm. The men were talking business in one corner, the women were chatting among themselves, and Darren and Tabitha were happily playing.Everything was pleasant until the sound of screeching brakes tore through the calm, followed by hurried footsteps. They grew louder, closer, stopping right at the entryway.Sapphire frowned. "Who barges in like that without so much as a call?"She didn't expect the visitor to be her own father, Dorian.He came in furious.Sapphire was stunned upon seeing him. "Dad, what are you doing here? Why didn't you tell us? We could've picked you up at the airport."Dorian gave a sharp huff. "Tell you first? So that useless brat could have time to hide? Where's Jareth? Get that bastard out here right now!"Just then, the Freys

Vivian pressed her palm against the car window.Slowly, it slid down.She turned and quietly looked at Jareth before asking in a soft voice, "Where are you taking me, Jareth? Darren and Tabitha are still at home waiting for me."Jareth kept his eyes on the road. "The caretaker's with them."Vivian slumped back in her seat. She kept staring at his crisp white shirt, his sharp profile, and the high bridge of his nose. Everything about him radiated elegance and refinement, yet she couldn't find a trace of the man she once knew.This wasn't her husband.Her chest heaved, each breath heavier than the last.Rain began to speckle the windshield, then transformed into a sudden, torrential downpour. On this late October evening, the storm fell in sheets. The rain barreled down like walls, obscuring everything outside, turning the car into a private world where it was as if nothing else in the universe existed.There seemed to be only Jareth and her. And she felt nothing but sorrow.At