Noah partly owned “The Underground” and invited Tessa to perform on the open microphone nights.

She released her first single and even moved in with Noah, solidifying their couple status.

Noah and Devon relished the break from work, even attending a concert and leaving Mariah and Tessa alone.

Noah Newman and Tessa Porter

Sadly, the pleasant break was only a brief calm before the storm.

This led to Tessa’s record label dropping her.

A bewildered Noah confronted Tessa, seeking explanations, but she adamantly refused to explain.

Tessa Porter on Y&R

Feeling cornered, he turned to Mariah and pressed her for answers.

Mariah finally explained that Tessa had stolen her diary and turned its contents into lyrics.

Noah, initially skeptical, persisted until Mariah handed over the diary.

Noah walks in on Marish and Tessa’s engagement

However, Noah was too hurt to listen.

He recounted how he had uncovered Tessa’s secrets and lies and concluded that their relationship had to end.

Consequently, he asked Tessa to leave their apartment and went out to get as drunk as possible.

With Noah’s absence, Tessa and Mariah had the space to heal their shattered hearts.

The process began with forgiveness, followed by a date arranged by Kyle Abbott.

Their bond grew stronger, leading to an official relationship.