Chapter 79
But at that moment, nothing else mattered. Only one thought consumed his mind–Roxanne couldn’t die. His body moved faster than his mind. His brain hadn’t commanded him to jung, but his body had already leaped.
Peter watched Sebastian. He couldn’t understand Sebastian anymore. Until now, he had been absolutely certain that Sebastian cared more about Liana.
But just as Sebastian had said, if it had been Liana who jumped, he wouldn’t have followed. But when Roxanne jumped, he didn’t hesitate.
Peter asked, “Are you sure you don’t have any romantic feelings for Liana?”
Sebastian’s response was immediate. “No.”
Peter frowned. “Then why are you so good to her? Why do you spoil her like that? Don’t tell me it’s just because of Miles.” Sebastian countered, “What else could it be?
He had always been emotionally detached. If Liana were just another woman, she wouldn’t hold any special place in his life. Miles died because of him. Before Miles passed, he had begged Sebastian to take care of his only sister, and Sebastian had more than a responsibility. It was just fulfilling a promise–nothing more.
agreed. His care for Liana was nothing
Peter didn’t even know how to respond anymore. He had never thought Sebastian was the type to be so bound by responsibility. But thinking about it, his “special treatment” of Liana nothing beyond that. It was just a little extra care..
“50, do you like Roxanne? No, let me ask it another way–do you love Roxanne?
Sebastian fell silent. Did he love Roxanne? He didn’t know. They had been entangled for seven years. No, she had been entangled with him for seven years. At the start, he had never thought much of Roxanne. But during their time living under the same root, she had always been careful, always trying to please him. She was young back then, and he had assumed she was just being cautious because she was dependent on him. Besides, he had been too busy. He rarely even went home.
Hut every time he did, she would be there–worrying about his health and making meals for him. He didn’t mind, so he accepted it without much thought. Then, she turard 18 and comessed her feelings. He rejected her and avoided lier for some time. To him, there was no room for unnecessary emotions,
But something changed one night when his gastric flared up. It had beena boliday, so the maids had all left. He was alone in his study, doubled over in excruciating
pain.
If Roxanne hadn’t found him that night, he might have literally died from the agony. She had been calm, almost unnervingly so. She called Nicholas, explained the symptoms, and listened carefully to les instructions.
She helped him onto the couch,retrieved the medicine from the medical lot, and fed it to him. Then, following Nicholas‘ advice, she prepared warm, soothing food to ease his pain
Slowly, the pain subsided. Even the strongest, coldest inan needed wannth and cate in moments of vulnerability.
At that moment, he finally paid attention to Roxanne. From then on, she paid extra attention to his health. Every day, she prepared food that was gentle on her stomach. Every day, she waited for him to come home–just like a devoted wife.
