Chapter 288
Always Been Yours
Tessa concealed her emotions and nodded. âEverything will be fine.â
âYeah, I also think that nothing else can stump us once this difficult time has passed.â Timothy nodded calmly.
Seeing how high-spirited he was, she hesitated. âTimothy, thereâs something Iâd like to discuss with you.â
âHmm? What is it, Tessa?â Timothy was slightly puzzled.
âI think Iâll study abroad for these two years.â Tessa bit her lip.
He was a little surprised. Last time, she was unwilling to go abroad, but now, she was talking about leaving all of a sudden. He asked, âWhy the sudden decision?â
âWell, I was thinking that I should go and broaden my horizons while Iâm still young. I canât learn anything by staying in Brentwood, and youâre aware of the current situation. Iâ¦â Tessa was troubled.
Now, Timothyâs company had only just started, yet they had already encountered these changes. She was actually embarrassed at this moment to reveal that she was leaving It was as if⦠When her brother was doing well, she bathed in his glory, but now that he was in trouble, she didnât provide help but ran away instead.
However, her absence was the best help that everyone could have and this was the only way to make everything better.
Timothy was only surprised for a moment before he smiled. âYouâre right, Tessa. Iâll support you, of course. You donât have to worry about me. Didnât you say that last time? Iâm your pride, so donât worry, and leave boldly. I can take care of our family matters.â
Tessa gave her brother a forceful hug. âI believe you.â
âI believe in myself too. I believe that I can give you a better life, so that you can be free to pursue your dreams,â he said with a smile.
There were tears in Tessaâs eyes. She turned away from Timothy to wipe her tears away before turning to face him again with a smile. âWe can do it.â
âWhere do you want to go, Tessa?â Timothy asked.
Tessa hesitated for a while. In fact, she didnât even think about leaving and heading to another city, but now, she had to place this matter on the agenda at first instance, so she answered, âVienna.â
For a moment, Timothy was taken aback, and he felt a little troubled. Tessa had an opportunity to study abroad and attend university, but she gave it all up for him, so he always felt that he was the one holding her back.
Fortunately, after so many years, she was once again setting foot on the land of her dreams.
Timothy withdrew his emotions and commented with a smile, âItâs still that place. Youâve thought about going there to study before, so I guess itâs a dream come true. Then, Iâll help you to make the arrangements now. However, do you want to inform President Sawyer and Young Master Gregory about this?â
She shook her head without thinking twice. âNo. Even after I leave, you donât have to tell them where I went. Donât say anything. Even if Gregory asks, you have to keep it in and not tell him.â
When Timothy heard this, the doubts he had before climbed into his mind again. What is she avoiding?
âRemember, donât say anything,â Tessa emphasized again.
Timothy had always supported all of Tessaâs decisions. Since she didnât want him to tell, he would treat it as if he didnât know anything. Nodding obediently, he promised, âOkay, I wonât say anything. Even if someone holds a knife to my neck, I wonât say anything either.â
She nodded, then went back to the house to pack up her belongings.
Meanwhile, Gregory had been waiting for the entire day, but Tessa didnât show up even until night time, so he asked Nicholas, âDaddy, wasnât Miss Tessa going to make me cookies today? Why hasnât she come yet?â
When Nicholas heard Gregoryâs inquiry, he said coldly, âSheâs busy, so she wonât come today.â
âDoes that mean I wonât get to eat those bear biscuits today?â Gregory felt a little downcast.
He had been yearning for those bear biscuits for a long time. After pestering Tessa for many days, she finally promised to make them for her today, but the plan was ruined once again.
Hearing Gregoryâs complaints, Nicholas frowned slightly, then said in an educational manner, âMiss Tessa has her own life too. She canât possibly be by your side all the time to take care of you. Youâre not three years old anymore, so you donât need someone to be by your side all the time to guard you.â