Chapter Twenty Seven

TESSA

I managed a smile, small but a genuine one. “Thank you for everything.”

“You said that once.” He muttered in a matter of fact tone but it was soft, soothing almost.

“Then I’ll say it again.” I swallowed. “You know, after I got out of the apartment, you were the first person I had thought of calling.” I don't know what made me blurt it all out like that.

He quietly stared into my eyes. “The