Chapter 89

Sebastian had always lived a charmed life—praised, admired, untouchable. He had never truly stumbled, especially not when it came to love. Well, maybe once. When a woman had blackmailed him... and then vanished into thin air. But now? He realized this was the second time. He'd accused Valeria of getting too close to another man, of being careless with appearances. But the one who couldn't let go was him. And she'd called him out on it. She was right. He knew it. But he didn't want to admit it. Instead of arguing or letting go of her hand, he clamped down harder. His face darkened, his silence heavy. He kept walking, dragging her along toward her apartment building. His grip didn't waver. She'd hit a nerve. The only proper response would have been to let go—or at least deny it. But Sebastian did neither. He just tightened his grip. He moved fast, but even with one arm holding the child, his movements were steady and precise. Selena glanced at him, then back at Valeria, and softl