His Unveiled Passion novel Chapter 172

Samuel had been treated and promptly transferred to a regular ward.

Two bodyguards stood sentry outside the single-patient ward, one on each side of the door.

Marianne approached the ward with a puzzled look on her face as she held a thermal container in her hand. "And you two are?"

Tessa opened the door at this moment. "Ms. Connors, my father's fall might not have been an accident. Stephen sent these two here to protect him."

Marianne frowned. "Tess, what are you implying?"

"Please come in. I'll tell you everything."

Ten minutes later, Marianne looked at Tessa with fear and worry in her eyes. "So, you're saying that Caleb's bastard son harmed your father to flush you out?"

Tessa nodded solemnly.

"You have to be extra careful from now on, Ms. Connors. You should also have bodyguards with you at all times. It's also best to keep Seline homeschooled for now. The person who kidnapped Seline was also one of James' men," Tessa advised her sternly.

"Alright." There was clear fright in Marriane's eyes as she added, "I'll hire a tutor for Seline."

Tessa suggested, "You might want to hire a reliable tutor, and thoroughly investigate their background before you do. I'm worried they might send someone to pose as a tutor to sneak into the house to take you and Seline hostage."

"Yes, I'll hire the tutor we've gotten Seline in the past." Marianne nodded firmly.

"Thank you so much, Ms Connors." Tessa massaged her temples wearily. "How's Seline doing? Was she frightened yesterday?"

Marianne shook her head. "I didn't tell Seline anything. Your father was found toward the end of the party, so I told Seline that he left early because something came up."

"I see. I'll have Stephen select capable bodyguards to protect you and Seline, Ms. Connors," said Tessa.

"Okay."

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The next afternoon, Stephen finally managed to pay Samuel a visit after wrapping up his work.