Chapter 332

Sebastian gripped Valeria's shoulders, forcing her to look up into his eyes. He repeated his words once more, but he felt his heart twist. Looking into her misty eyes, he saw the unhappy memories shimmering there, flooding into him and suffocating him. Back when that scandal first began to spread through campus, he was certain that Jane couldn't have stolen the money. Yet, what a humiliating disgrace it had been. The Grant family, supposed to be so noble and proud, actually raised a daughter of such low character. Gabriella seemed so radiant on the surface, but ended up stealing some paltry class funds. All they could do at that time was cover it up. Even now, his parents remained unaware that such an incident had ever happened. Sebastian pulled Valeria into his embrace. "At the time, my mom had just undergone heart surgery. The operation was extremely risky, with only a 20% chance of success. It was a gamble. I'm sorry…" His voice trembled. He knew that this incident had carve