Tessa Caldwell considers herself to have quite a thick skin.
However, at this moment, she truly feels her skin isn't thick enough. She initially thought she was cutting the emotional ties with a wise decision, but now she understands she was just making herself miserable.
She really doesn't have the courage to shamelessly say to Faye, "If I'm not just a stand-in, then why don't we forget about the divorce?"
What if Faye outright rejects her? Such a proud man can't have everything go as you say.
She doesn't want to hit a dead-end with no way to turn back.
So she spoke in roundabout ways first, probing to see what kind of reaction Faye would have.
Faye remained calm and composed, looking at her for a long time.
Just when Tessa Caldwell was about to speak again, unable to hold back, Faye curled his lips: "Then you pick the date, I'll wait for your call."
Whoosh!
Tessa Caldwell was relieved she only hinted at something.
