Chapter 320

Cecilia's pov I tried to breathe normally as Sebastian guided me through the expansive grounds of the Black estate. The backyard was straight out of a luxury magazine. The lawns were perfectly trimmed, the artificial lake reflected the sunset, and the flowerbeds stretched as far as I could see. It was the kind of place where everything looked perfect on the surface, but you just knew there were secrets buried under all that beauty. Luna Regina had said she was "personally preparing" dinner, which probably meant standing near the kitchen and butting in with unsolicited opinions. She approached us, her eyes immediately dropping to my feet. "Cece, what happened? Did you twist your ankle?" Her perfectly arched brows pulled together in concern. I opened my mouth to brush it off with a laugh, but Sebastian spoke first. His voice was smooth, but final. "She shouldn't be wearing heels right now." His tone shut down the conversation instantly, like a door slamming shut. Luna Regina blinked, cle