Chapter 95
But Stephanie couldn’t read anything from Sebastian’s eyes, and she didn’t dare to make random guesses.
Her breathing grew quicker, her heart pounding in her chest. She nodded awkwardly. “Y–yeah, it’s really aggremise?
She could barely catch her breath at the time. Now, her face burned uncontrollably.
Sebastian’s husky voice sounded near her ear. ‘Did you put any medicine on?”
“No,” Stephanie admitted.
Her lips weren’t cut, just swollen. Even if she went to a pharmacy, she wouldn’t know how to explain why her lips looked like this or what kind of medicine to buy.
“Hey, can I sit in my own seat?” Stephanie mumbled hesitantly.
If Sebastian really only saw her as a sister, he should set some boundaries. Otherwise, when he found the woman he loved, she would be the one feeling uncomfortable.
At the thought of Sebastian getting married, Stephanie suddenly felt a dull ache in her heart.
Sebastian hummed. “Huh?” He acted as if he didn’t understand, watching her struggle with her words, a playful glint flashing in his eyes.
Stephanie hesitated. “Oh well… if the person you like knew we were this close, it wouldn’t be good.”
“Why?” Sebastian asked.
Stephanie froze, unsure if he was genuinely clueless or he was just pretending.
“We’re adults. We should keep some distance,” she added.
Sebastian tilted his head slightly. “Why?”
Stephanie stared at him, completely at a loss for words. He always managed to miss the point.
“Men and women, once they grow up, if they’re not each other’s partners, they should keep a respectful distance. You taught me that.” Stephanie reminded him.
Sebastian had been the one to instill these values in her. He had been meticulous in raising her.
Even though she had their mother looking after her, Sebastian had never fully trusted anyone else with her care. He had always made sure to teach her the important lessons himself, repeating them as many times as necessary.
At that, his smile deepened. “Stefi, do you always listen to me?” Sebastian asked.
“I do. I always do.” Stephanie nodded repeatedly.
Sebastian ruffled her bun affectionately. “Someone from the Hart family reached out to Macro’s assistant. They want him to treat Olivia. What do
you
think?”
“Turn them down,” Stephanie said without hesitation.
She hadn’t expected them to bypass her and go straight to Macro. If Macro actually agreed, they might accuse Stephanie of lacking kindness and she was getting in the way of a doctor’s duty to heal.
In any case, no matter how Stephanie approached this matter, she wouldn’t get a favorable outcome.
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There were plenty of doctors and specialists in the world, especially in cardiology and obstetrics.
After making her stance clear, Stephanie looked at Sebastian again. ‘Do you think I’m being cruel?
“I never asked you to be a saint,” Sebastian replied.
Stephanie blinked. That was right. Sebastian and Sofia had taught her so much over the years, but they had never caught her how to be self–sacrificing or gentle especially not after she was kidnapped at thirteen.
The one lesson they had drilled into her was that if one ever felt his or her life was threatened, eliminating it without any hesitation was the first.
“Then I won’t be charitable,” Stephanie muttered.
Upon seeing her petty expression, Sebastian’s eyes softened with amusement.
And just like that, Stephanie remained seated on Sebastian’s lap for the entire ride back to Whispering Bay
When they arrived, he insisted on carrying her out of the car just like when she was a child. Every time they left the house or came home, he always carried her.
Stephanie huffed. “Hey, I can walk by myself.” She wriggled in Sebastian’s arms, trying to get down.
Her body was soft and weightless in his hold. Sebastian gave her a light pinch under her arm. “Stop moving. Behave?
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