Chapter 705 Bidding Goodbye
Timothy nodded in thanks. “Thank you so much, Nicholas.”
After a while, Tessa began removing the needles on her brother’s body.
Gregory also scooted over and watched curiously. However, right after the needles were retrieved, the phone Tessa left on the desk began to ring. It was a call from Hathaway.
“Miss Hathaway, it’s been awhile.”
“Tessa, how is your fiance’s injury?”
“Thank you for your concern, Miss Hathaway. He’s almost fully recovered.”
“If that’s so, you should gather your things and prepare to return to Vienna. After all, you’re the lead violinist, so you shouldn’t be absent for too long. If not, the other members would start complaining. Also, starting next month, Group Two will be performing in another country. There were quite a few shows scheduled, so you have to come back and practice together.”
Hearing that, despite her reluctance to leave Nicholas and the others, Tessa still agreed.
“Got it. I’ll hurry back as soon as I can.”
With that, she ended the call. When Nicholas saw her disappointed look, he took her hand and led her to a seat next to him, asking, “What’s the matter?”
“Miss Hathaway asked me to go back as soon as possible.”
Tessa didn’t hide anything as she described the situation briefly. Nicholas and Gregory immediately expressed their reluctance.
Gregory hugged Tessa and said in a sullen tone, “I don’t want you to leave.”
Tessa smiled and lightly patted the child on the back as she said, “It’s okay. I’ll come back when I have time in the future.”
Actually, she was reluctant to leave as well. However, fortunately, Nicholas’ injuries had healed considerably, so she wouldn’t need to worry. When Timothy heard that Tessa would be leaving soon, he was filled with longing.
“When are you planning to leave, Tessa? I can take you to the airport.”
As soon as Timothy spoke those words, Nicholas and Gregory also looked toward Tessa.
Tessa thought for a bit before saying, “I’ll be leaving tomorrow.”
Hearing that, Gregory pouted and pleaded pitifully, “Can’t you stay for a few more days?”
“I’m afraid that if I stay longer, I won’t be willing to leave anymore.”
Tessa pinched the little guy’s face as she promised, “In the future, I’ll come back to see you as often as I can when I have the time. If you miss me, you can ask your daddy to bring you along on a trip to visit me.”
Even though Gregory was still upset, he didn’t say anything else because he knew that he couldn’t stop Tessa from leaving.
After comforting the child, Tessa turned and looked at her brother, reminding him, “When I’m gone, make sure you eat your meals and go for checkups regularly. I’ll ask your brother-in-law to keep an eye on you.”
Of course, Timothy agreed to everything. Perhaps because Tessa would be leaving the next day, no one was in a rush to go to bed that night.
It was especially so for Gregory, who was obviously tired out, but he still insisted on sticking to Tessa. She didn’t know if she should laugh or cry, but still, she coaxed the little guy to sleep.
Later that night, after she had put the child to bed, she returned to the living room to see Nicholas all alone. She couldn’t help but ask, “Where’s Timothy?”
“I asked him to rest.”
As Nicholas spoke, he stepped forward and led Tessa back to the bedroom.
After all, Tessa would be leaving the next day. He didn’t want other people to waste their precious time alone.
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The next day, after breakfast, the group headed for the airport. When it was time to board the plane, Gregory sobbed sorrowfully as he hugged Tessa.
He looked so pitiful that for an instant, Tessa really wanted to say that she wouldn’t leave anymore. Fortunately, her reasoning won against her impulse.
“Don’t cry, Greg. I’ll be back to see you whenever I’m free.”
Tessa held Gregory in her arms as she tried to convince the little guy. It took a long while for the child to be satisfied.
Just then, Timothy walked up to her and said, “Do take care of yourself, Tessa. You’re all alone overseas.”
Tessa nodded, then her gaze fell upon Nicholas.
“I’ll go over when I have time.”
With that, Nicholas planted a kiss on Tessa’s forehead, saying in a low voice, “Take good care of yourself. Don’t make me worry.”
Tessa nodded, then turned and left.
Timothy and the father-son duo left the airport only when they could no longer see Tessa’s figure.
