Chapter 80
Later on, Lucas told him something unexpected–there was an arranged marriage between their families. He and Roxanne were meant to get married.
But Lucas asked for his opinion first. If Sebastian agreed, they could proceed with the engagement. If he refused, the matter would be dropped as if it had never been discussed.
At that time, Sebastian had asked for two years to consider it. He wanted to test Roxanne. If she passed, then tine. If not, then it was out of the question.
Lucas had asked him what the criteria were. He had only given him a two–word answer–no trouble.
If Roxanne was a burden, then it was ano, If she wasn’t, then they could talk. As it turned out, Roxanne did well in those two years.
Sure, there had been moments of immaturity, but she had always handled them herself. She had never once bothered him, So, in the end, he was satisfied with her. Then, on her 20th birthday, she made a wish to be with him, and he agreed.
Now, thinking back, he could still clearly remember the day she had jumped in excitement. Her eyes had been filled with unspeakable joy, and the smile on her face had been overflowing with love.
Sebastian leaned back on the couch, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath. He finally said, “I do like her ”
Love? He wasn’t sure. But there was no doubt that he liked Roxanne
Peterwar
sstunned. Sebastian was admitting it himself. He found it unbelievable. Sebastian actually liked Roxanne? It was impossible to wrap his head around. Suddenly, Peter started to feel a little sony for him. “Sebastian, if you like kocamne, then you’re in trouble.”
sebastian opened his eyes. “Why?”
Peter spread his hands helplessly. “Thaven’t interacted with Roxanne much, but I can tell she’s a strong and determined woman. Honestly, as an outsider, I’ve watched you treat her with nothing but indifference over the years. But at the same time, I’ve also seen how deeply she loved you.”
Sebastian frowned, “Then why is that a problem? She loves ine and I like her. We can get married.”
Peter’s lips twitched. Sebastian really was emotionally clueless. Or rather, he had no emotions at all. For someone like him to admit that he liked Roxanne was already a miracle,
Peter Innlod him straight in the eye and told him the truth. “Haven’t you realized it? Roxanne doesn’t love you the way she been wom down over these seven years.”
He tried to put it gently. But the truth was, Hocane didn’t love Sebastian anymore.
sebastian’s expression dackened instantly. “That’s impossible. She loves me.
e used to. The love she had for you… It’s
Astubbom, almost Irrational certainty settled over him. Roxanne’s love for him was unquestionable. He liked her, and she loved him. They belonged together. It was only natural, There was no way she didn’t love him.
Peter sighed. “She started out loving you with everything she had. But your years of coldness and neglect have slowly drained her. Now, can y for you?”
you still teel her love
