Chapter 74

Sebastian couldn't help getting a little worked up, stumbling over his words as he tried to explain. "I thought… the reason you asked me here was to talk about calling off the wedding." In an instant, his whole demeanor changed, and his striking features came alive again. Even the mood between them lightened. Noelle let out a helpless little laugh, teasing him, "Is that really what you think of me? You think that I'd go back on my word like that? This isn't some game. Why on earth would I suddenly call off the wedding?" Her words calmed him, stopping his mind from running in circles. Suddenly, everything on the table seemed to taste a whole lot better. He started helping himself to the dishes with genuine enthusiasm, his appetite returning in full. "So… is this dinner about talking through the wedding plans?" They still had plenty of time ahead of them, but truth be told, they hadn't spent much time together yet. There was a lot worth discussing. He wasn't in a rush. But if Noelle