Novel1Chapter 126
Chapter 126
Stephanie thought, ‘Did my words just go in one ear and out the other?
Or was he like Chris, completely oblivious to what she was saying?
At that moment, she even started to doubt herself, wondering if she was speaking a foreign language.
Chris didn’t understand, and neither did Sebastian.
What a headache.
His fingers, long and strong, gripped her chin. “Are you dating someone?!”
“Wait, what?”
Dating?
That was a leap!
“I just cleared things up with Chris; how could | be dating anyone?”
Even if she wanted to, it wouldn't happen that quickly...
And then she caught herself, glancing at Sebastian, swallowing the words that were on the tip of her tongue.
Instead, she added, “But it’s bound to happen eventually.”
Saying that made her feel a bit uneasy.
Sebastian's eyes darkened slightly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe released her, and Stephanie quickly scooted to the other side, relieved to be free.
Sebastian didn’t say anything more, but he stared out the window, lost in thought.
His silence radiated an intimidating aura, making Stephanie hesitant to speak.
Eventually, he took her to a restaurant.
The food was light but decent.
Throughout the meal, his tension didn’t ease.
Stephanie stole glances at him. “What's got you so upset?”
After pondering for a while, she decided to just ask him directly.
Sebastian raised an eyebrow at her. “Just eat your food!”
Stephanie was speechless.
What had she done to deserve this?
She racked her brain, convinced she hadn't said anything out of line.
Why was he suddenly angry?
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Chapter 126
The meal felt tense, and Stephanie couldn’t shake the feeling of walking on exphel
Meanwhile, in the car, Chris had changed clothes.
His assistant, Kevin, cautiously asked, “Sir, should we go to the hospital to check on your leg
After leaving the hospital, Chris was walking with a slight limp, and Kevin was worried there might be some
As soon as he spoke, the atmosphere in the car turned cold
Kevin continued, “Also, Mrs. Hart mentioned that Olivia has started chemotherapy. She's in a lot of pain and keys
willing to
see you.”
Chris’ mind was consumed with thoughts of Stephanie and that man, expecially the gun he had seen
Suddenly, a voice in his head urged him not to delay things with Stephanie any longer.
But did Stephanie really feel nothing for him after all this time?
His chest tightened with anxiety.
“Sir, sir.”
Kevin, noticing Chris’ silence, called out to him a couple of times.
Chris snapped back to reality. “Let's go to the hospital.”
“Understood.”
At the hospital, Olivia had undergone special treatment and was feeling a bit better, her complexion improving
But being sick was still a far cry from being healthy.
“Just rest for a bit; I'll make a call, Catlin said, her mind racing with thoughts about Ella and Jennifer.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe felt utterly helpless when it cto Stephanie.
Thinking of her daughter made Catlins heart sink.
“Okay, Mom, I'll be fine,” Olivia replied, trying to be brave.
Seeing her daughter so understanding only made Catlin feel worse.
She stepped outside to make the call, leaving Olivia alone.
As soon as she was alone, Olivia's phone rang again. It was that number.
She wanted to block it but felt too scared.
Finally, she answered, “Hello?”
“Did you really sendjust thirty thousand grand?”
The man’s deep voice was laced with anger.
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