#Chapter 80 Contract Change

Joseph’s POV

“Tessa. You can call me Tessa,” she said into the phone before hanging up.

I heard her downstairs on the phone from my room even before I was fully awake. I could have tuned her out, but I wanted to be aware of when she returned so I knew she got back safely.

I spent most of the night going through each apartment and making sure it had everything Tessa would need. I spent a lot of time talking to that realtor Claire and preparing everything for today to make it a smooth transition. I didn’t want Tessa to have to deal with a lot of stuff so I figured her only job would be to pick the one she liked best.

I had a few favorites of my own but when it came down to it, it was completely Tessa’s choice.

As soon as I heard her returning home and her phone ringing, I tuned into her conversation. I didn’t hear what the person on the other end of the line said, but I could hear Tessa as if she was right next to me.

She sounded a mix of excitement and nervousness. It was a strange rea