A Love as Restless as the Wind novel

---- Chapter 13 "Edison, you've been here with Munchie all day. Are you sure it's not too much trouble ?" Tessa asked as she handed over a cup of coffee with foam art shaped like a kitten's face. "It's no trouble at all," Edison replied, smiling as he reached out again to give Munchie's belly a little rub. After they took the kitten to get spayed the other day, it started staying at Tessa's cafe to recover.

Even with the cone around its head, the kitten had no problem eating like a champ, so they named it '"Munchie". From that day on, Edison seemed to have practically moved in, showing up before the cafe even opened and only leaving reluctantly when it closed. It was all because of him and Munchie that the cafe's business had boomed. What was supposed to be a quiet, laid - back lifestyle for Tessa had turned into a nonstop hustle.

"Tessa, haven't you found a place to live?" She shook her head and sighed. "None of the places I've seen feel quite right. For now, I'm just crashing at the cafe." She stretched her arms and rubbed her shoulders. "But honestly, the daybed is pretty uncomfortable. Munchie has to curl up by my feet just to sleep." ---- Edison hesitated for a second. "Tessa, my place is actually pretty big. If you don't mind, you're welcome to stay with me." "Edison...

I..." She was just about to politely decline, but for some reason, the memory of the first time they met flashed through her mind. And she inexplicably changed her answer. "Okay," she said. "Really?" Edison looked like he could hardly believe it, his handsome face lighting up with genuine joy. Tessa blushed and quickly turned her face away. He smiled. "Then let's go after you close up tonight. There's no need to wait." As he spoke, he headed toward the loft to help her pack.

"There are only two hours till closing. Let's just get your stuff ready and go." Seeing him like this, she couldn't help but burst into laughter . 'We need time to move Munchie's things , though!" Standing on the steps, he turned back and gave her a playful wink. "I've already got everything set up." She froze in place. Somehow, it felt like Elliot had been planning this all along.

+ ---- Meanwhile, at the Jones residence, Elliot carefully and respectfully presented a report to Clifford and Isabelle. The moment she read the black-and-white text on the page, Isabelle nearly passed out. Clifford stared at the words in silence , gripping the report so tightly that his knuckles had gone white.

The words on the paper read, "The test result states there's no biological relationship between the male specimen and the fetus." He let out a cold laugh as the wrinkled report slipped through his fingers and drifted to the floor. His eyes swirled with unreadable emotion. Elliot stepped forward quickly. "Mr. Jones, Mrs. Jones Senior, please don't worry. I'll take care of Tania and her child.

I promise she won't have another chance to cling to the Jones family." But a smile that held no warmth tugged at the corner of Clifford's lips. His bloodshot eyes gleamed with ruthless resolve. "It's fine, Mr. Grey. The Jones family will deal with her."