Toxic Alliance

Tess gently shook her head without saying anything more.

Derek had changed.

Tess wasn't sure if it was jealousy or something else.

The Derek she knew before was considerate and gentle.

Tess had a severe headache and didn't want to talk anymore.

Derek knew that staying here wouldn't achieve anything, and it might even lead to an argument.

This wouldn't benefit him at all.

Derek turned to Tess, spea