Familiar Strangers

Tess glanced at Gideon unintentionally, and their eyes met briefly - his gaze cold and devoid of any warmth, treating her like a stranger.

Tess's heart tightened, unsure of what to feel.

The Gideon she knew before always looked at her with tenderness, and his exclusive affection was something she could always count on.

But now, he regarded her as if she was a stranger he never met before.

In truth